SIRIUS XM Radio today announced that it recently surpassed 20 million subscribers, a record number of subscribers in satellite radio history.
Mel Karmazin, SIRIUS XM’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Reaching and surpassing 20 million subscribers is a significant milestone for us. We have added the last 10 million subscribers faster than the first 10 million — despite a tremendously competitive environment — representing a strong endorsement of our service and our programming by discerning consumers who want and demand the best in audio entertainment. As a leader in audio entertainment, SIRIUS XM has assembled the best content, personalities, and entertainers that satisfy our subscribers’ diverse interests.”
In celebration of this milestone, SIRIUS XM previously announced a special, subscriber-only broadcast of an exclusive Paul McCartney concert at the Apollo Theater in New York City on December 13, 2010.