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Sirius subscriber numbers surge in 2005

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Published: Jan. 5, 2006 at 8:49 AM
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NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Sirius Satellite Radio said Thursday its subscriber base increased 190 percent in 2005 to 3.32 million at the end of the year.

In the fourth quarter of last year alone, the company added 1.14 million new subscribers, or up 138 percent from the same period a year ago, making it Sirius's highest-ever quarterly gain.

"Sirius continues to be the fastest growing provider in the category. We are experiencing a strong start to the new year and we expect to end 2006 with over 6 million subscribers. We also look forward to the rollout of Sirius in an increasing number of automobiles during the year," Chief Executive Mel Karmazin said in a news release.

Topics: Mel Karmazin
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