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XM added a record number of new subscribers in 2005, representing 84 percent growth over prior year ending subscribers. We have more than six million subscribers today, and we expect to reach more than nine million subscribers by the end of 2006.

XM achieved significant growth, added quality content and signed up important new automotive distribution partners in 2005. At the start of 2005, XM had 3.2 million subscribers and led the satellite radio competition by 2.1 million subscribers. Over the course of the year, XM increased that lead to 2.6 million subscribers.