Anyone renew their Sirius XM radio subscription lately?

[elgerber]

Thanks, Erika. The $87 does include all taxes and fees. The 'base' rate is $5.99.

Sounds about right!

 

[Lewisc]

I've always had a bad experience with the sound quality of satellite radio. It always sounds really tinny and highly compressed, like it's being streamed over an old 28.8 baud modem connection!

Years ago Sirius claimed CD quality. We now get 8 track quality. After the merger with XM quantity of stations becameb all that mattered.JMO Sports and Howard Stern are the main reason for XM. Services like Spotify offer superior sound quality.

 

[Communicore1991]

Thanks, Erika. The $87 does include all taxes and fees. The 'base' rate is $5.99.

This was my last statement I paid. I had a $2.08 credit for renewing my plan before it completely expired. So it looks like I paid about $75.59 for a year all in.

 

[The Jackal]

I've always had a bad experience with the sound quality of satellite radio. It always sounds really tinny and highly compressed, like it's being streamed over an old 28.8 baud modem connection!

That’s because they are cheaping out and saving bandwidth. Sirius cried and cried they needed to merge to stay afloat. Yet Sirius still pays Stern $100,000,000 a year to basically work about 6 months. Hey I can easily find a way to save you money. Like $100,000,000 a year. The quality of sound with Sirius is less than what XM was.

 

[Jml813]

I just canceled mine the other day. They were offering $5.99 a month plus tax. I figured I'll let it expire I'll probably get a little better rate. If not I'll renew it for the $5.99 but it keeps creeping up every single year.

 

[MICKIMINI]

I just switched DH's subscription to under $100 and paid in full for a year. It had creeped up to $15.77 per month. Mine is still under a promo as I bought the car in May. Thanks to all for a reminder to keep after ANY subscription!

 

[JKeenz]

Just ran across this thread and figured I would share…. I have not subscribed for a few years but just got an offer in the mail for $99 for 3 years. I’m wondering if they may not be doing well with less people using the service and not commuting / driving as much. FYI those offers are out there for anyone looking to negotiate! May be a new rock bottom price for them.

 

[Dan Murphy]

just got an offer in the mail for $99 for 3 years.

Great rate. Is that 'all in', base plus taxes and fees, especially the US Music Royalty fee, about 21%?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Just ran across this thread and figured I would share…. I have not subscribed for a few years but just got an offer in the mail for $99 for 3 years. I’m wondering if they may not be doing well with less people using the service and not commuting / driving as much. FYI those offers are out there for anyone looking to negotiate! May be a new rock bottom price for them.

Did a search, came up with this from Slickdeals. I put in my info, deal not available because I have active account. So, I may let it lapse, call to cancel. See where it goes.

 

[JKeenz]

I’m not sure, I do remember it was upfront billing and believe it was plus taxes. I just looked to see if I still had it and I must have tossed it out. Sorry I don’t have more info!

 

[dixonyy18]

I usually get 6 months for right around 60 after tax

 

[cvjw]

Just renewed my mom for $36 for 6 months. Probably could have done better, but this was offered without having to actually speak with a human. Very easy to say yes to.

 

[elgerber]

Just renewed my mom for $36 for 6 months. Probably could have done better, but this was offered without having to actually speak with a human. Very easy to say yes to.

all fees included, or before fees?

 

[cvjw]

all fees included, or before fees?

I think with fees it was like $40, but we had a small credit.

 

[Jml813]

Their latest rate is $5.99 a month plus taxes and fees for 12 months for their news and sports and music package. That's not a bad deal, you can get the music only for $4.99 a month or $8.99 a month gives you all in with the play-by-play sports, Howard Stern and all the rest.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Their latest rate is $5.99 a month plus taxes and fees for 12 months for their news and sports and music package. That's not a bad deal, you can get the music only for $4.99 a month or $8.99 a month gives you all in with the play-by-play sports, Howard Stern and all the rest.

This is my renewal, $5.99 month ($71.88) plus Music Royalty fee 21.4% ($15.39, total $87.27.

 

[Jml813]

This is my renewal, $5.99 month ($71.88) plus Music Royalty fee 21.4% ($15.39, total $87.27.

Yes! This was my price too when I renewed just a few minutes ago.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Yes! This was my price too when I renewed just a few minutes ago.

I think they may putting their best foot forward for renewals so they don't have to deal with people calling. I'm used to calling every year. Years back it was a cat and mouse game, going back and forth. Then for the past few years, I just said I want to renew my current rate and they said, yes. Now, maybe with pandemic induced employee shortages, they are just sending out their best deal renewals hoping to hold on to the accounts without interaction.

 

[Mousemom234]

They certainly didn't send ME their best deal renewals. My bill for next year is over $250 USD.
for the "Music & Entertainment Plan"

Here's hoping I can get that down to something reasonable.

 

[Dan Murphy]

They certainly didn't send ME their best deal renewals. My bill for next year is over $250 USD.
for the "Music & Entertainment Plan"

Here's hoping I can get that down to something reasonable.

Call the cancellation number, 888 601-6302, tell them the above pricing and to give it to you. Tell them you will renew for that price. Be firm and short, to the point.