Stern's show to air on mobile devices

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- SIRIUS XM Radio says U.S. talk-show host Howard Stern's new contract allows his program to air on mobile devices.

The satellite radio company confirmed Thursday it had struck a five-year agreement with Stern after the shock jock first reported it during his show.

"On my first day in satellite radio SIRIUS had approximately 600,000 subscribers. Today, the two companies have 20 million; and, in my view, we have just scratched the surface of how many people will get on board," Stern said. "I am especially excited that my show will now be heard through SIRIUS XM on mobile devices. Access to my show on mobile devices will open up additional opportunities for my fans to hear me wherever they are."

"Howard is a great talent and we are thrilled that he will continue to provoke, engage and entertain on SIRIUS XM," added Mel Karmazin, chief executive officer of SIRIUS XM. "Our agreement is good news on all fronts -- it is good for SIRIUS XM subscribers and good for SIRIUS XM stockholders. Howard forever changed radio and was instrumental in putting SIRIUS on the map when he first launched on satellite radio. He is one of the few 'one-name' entertainers in the country and our 20 million subscribers are lucky to have him."