I like SIRIUS ad free stations, but if you just cancel it when they go to $25/mo they will beg you to return with all kinds of promotions.

Oh definitely negotiate. I pay around $85 per year and have service in my car and in my house. It’s well worth it. Just keep saying “no, I can’t do that” until they come up with a number that you are comfortable with. And make sure they give you internet access too and then get a Bluetooth speaker.

I've had it for 4 years now and pay $48 a year ($4 a month). I have to call to cancel right before the year is up and they always re-offer the $4 a month. There was once they refused so I let it lapse and they called back the next week and offered to come back for the $4.

Your question: Why pay anything? You pay for it if you like the content. If you don't find value in it, then cancel.
Regarding the cost - I have a love/hate relationship with Sirius/XM. My wife and I enjoy the content - but absolutely hate their billing practices. If you don't call before renewal, they will charge you an exorbitant amount. If you call before renewal, they will give you a 50% discount. As a long time customer, I really despise that I have to make the phone call instead of just being offered the discounted rate for my loyalty. It just feels like a “gotcha” tactic that can only irritate their customer base.

I had Sirius for Years
I had the full package so I could listen to My Baseball and football Games and stream over my phone when I was driving all night while working.

Every year at renewal time I would call to cancel and told them I would renew for another year if they gave it to me at my current price, which was around $100 yr.

That worked for many years until a couple years ago when they would only renew it but downgraded my package to a few music channels and none of the premium stuff.

That's when I finally got rid of it.

Also never give them a CC, Tell them you want a bill sent to you and then send a check. If they have your card it is a lot harder to cancel

Their website says that a credit card is required.

They tell you to get certain specials it is required.

They will waive that if you negotiate.

We just got an offer for 3$ a month for 3 years. You need to cancel it over the phone and then they start offering discounts.

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I pay $7 per month. Just call in and tell them your budget no longer supports $25 per month. You will be surprised how quick the lower offers come!

Is tha for a basics package or the package with everything included

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Have had this service for 20+ years and love it. Did drive 25-30K miles a year

I’ve never paid more than $5 a month. Every year when my 12 month subscription expires(I can still cancel anytime) I call them and threaten to cancel before they try charging me $22 a month. They quickly say ok $5 it is. They will not lose a subscriber. Easy peezy.

$50 a year!