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Activation  
Activating your new XM Radio is easy. You can activate on the XM website for a reduced activation fee of $9.99 per radio or even by calling our Listener Care Representatives for an activation fee charge of $14.99 per radio. For a list of XM Services, please click here to learn more.

Online Activation Process

First, please make sure your XM equipment is working properly by tuning to the XM Preview channel (#1). If you can hear XM Preview, your equipment is ready.

Next, make sure you have a credit card and your XM Radio ID handy. (You can display your ID by tuning your XM Radio to channel 0, one down from XM Preview.)

Please check your ID code carefully. There is no "I" (eye), "o" (oh), "S" or "F" used. You may wish to double-check your ID code on the outside of your tuner box.

Let's get started.

Click here to activate a new XM radio


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Manage Your Account:

If you are already an XM subscriber and wish to activate an additional radio, please click here to manage your account.

If you have any questions or would prefer to activate on the phone, please call us at 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346).


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