This study provides an analysis and forecast of the U.S. satellite radio market, including quarterly historical subscriber numbers for Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio and forecast annual subscribers and revenue. The study also includes unit shipments of portable/transportable, home, and automotive satellite radio receiver form factors and revenue.

The study has two central sections: The Situation Overview section reviews current market trends and discusses recent developments in the market, and the Future Outlook section outlines IDC's assumptions about market trends during the forecast period and presents forecast data and analysis for the period 2004?2009.

Companies Mentioned: Sirius Satellite Radio; XM Satellite Radio

• In This Study
  • Methodology
• Situation Overview
  • Satellite Radio Service Providers
    • Sirius Satellite Radio
    • Table: U.S. Satellite Digital Radio Subscribers by Operator, 4Q01-4Q05 (000)
    • XM Satellite Radio
    • IDC Analysis
• Future Outlook
  • Forecast and Assumptions
  • Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the U.S. Satellite Radio Market, 2005-2009
  • Table: U.S. Satellite Digital Radio Subscribers, Revenue, and ARPU, 2004-2009
  • Figure: U.S. Satellite Digital Radio Subscribers, 2004?2009
  • Figure: U.S. Satellite Digital Radio Revenue, 2004?2009
  • Table: U.S. Satellite Digital Radio Receiver Shipments by Segment, 2004-2009 (M)
  • Table: U.S. Satellite Digital Radio Receiver Revenue by Segment, 2004-2009 ($M)
  • Figure: U.S. Satellite Digital Radio Receiver Shipments by Segment, 2004?2009
  • Figure: U.S. Satellite Digital Radio Receiver Revenue by Segment, 2004?2009
  • Table: U.S. Satellite Digital Radio Receiver ASP by Segment, 2004-2009 ($)
• Essential Guidance
• Learn More
  • Related Research
  • Definitions
    • Portable/Transportable Players
    • Home Players
    • Automotive
    • Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
    • Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service
  • Methodology
  • Synopsis