 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
Nov 12, 2001 |
|
|
XM Radio Launches Nationwide |
|
|
XM is available nationally. |
|
|
|
|
Sep 25, 2001 |
|
|
XM Officially Launches the First U.S. Digital Satellite Radio Service |
|
|
XM formally launches service in its two lead markets, Dallas/Fort Worth and San Diego |
|
|
|
|
May 8, 2001 |
|
|
XM launches "Roll" |
|
|
Sea Launch successfully launches XM's second satellite, "Roll." |
|
|
|
|
Mar 30, 2001 |
|
|
XM Announces Delivery Of Production Design Chipsets To Radio Manufacturers |
|
|
ST Microelectronics delivers the first production chipsets to radio manufacturers. |
|
|
|
|
Mar 18, 2001 |
|
|
XM launches "Rock" |
|
|
Sea Launch successfully launches the first XM satellite, "Rock." |
|
|
|
|
Mar 1, 2001 |
|
|
XM Ready Radios Hit Retail Shelves |
|
|
XM Ready radios from Pioneer and Alpine hit retail shelves, allowing consumers to purchase head units which will be able to control XM tuners when they go on sale later in the year. |
|
|
|
|
Oct 19, 2000 |
|
|
XM and ST Microelectronics announce the delivery of custom chipsets to radio manufacturers |
|
|
XM and STMicroelectronics, one of the world's leading semiconductor vendors, successfully completes fabrication and initial testing of XM's first pass custom chips. The chips are delivered to XM radio partners for integration into the manufacturing process of XM satellite-capable radios. Delivery of these custom integrated circuits is a major technical milestone in the production of XM's radios.
|
|
|
|
|
Sep 13, 2000 |
|
|
XM Demos First Prototype Satellite Radio |
|
|
XM's demonstration of first prototype satellite radio wows the crowds during an open-house at the XM broadcast complex in Washington, D.C., followed by a performance by Aretha Franklin that evening. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 31, 2000 |
|
|
XM Announces First Round of In-House Programming Talent. |
|
|
XM begins building out its programming team, hiring the first 15 members of the group that will bring the nation a revolutionary new audio experience. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 14, 2000 |
|
|
XM is On The Move. |
|
|
XM completes move to new headquarters at 1500 Eckington Place, Washington D.C. - the largest state-of-the-art broadcast complex of its kind in the U.S., with 82 all-digital studios and 150,000 square feet. |
|
|
|
|
Jun 6, 2000 |
|
|
XM Names TBWA / Chiat/Day as Advertising Agency of Record. |
|
|
After completing its national agency review XM selects TBWA/Chiat/Day Los Angeles as its advertising agency of record. |
|
|
|
|
Feb 9, 2000 |
|
|
Sony Signs Contract with XM |
|
|
Sony licenses XM's technology and begins developing world's first satellite radio that can be transported between the car and home. |
|
|
|
|
Oct 5, 1999 |
|
|
XM announces IPO at $12 per share. |
|
|
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. holds its initial public offering of 10,000,000 shares of common stock at $12 per share. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 8, 1999 |
|
|
Clear Channel, DIRECTV and General Motors invest $250 million in XM. |
|
|
The combined $250 million is comprised of $75 million each from Clear Channel and the private investment group and $50 million each from General Motors and DIRECTV. American Mobile also completed its acquisition of WorldSpace Inc.'s interest in XM.
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 12, 1998 |
|
|
American Mobile Radio Corporation becomes XM Satellite Radio. |
|
|
American Mobile Radio Corporation President and CEO Hugh Panero announce that the company has changed its name to XM Satellite Radio Inc. |
|
|
|
|
Sep 24, 1998 |
|
|
Contract Signed with ST Microelectronics |
|
|
ST Microelectronics licenses XM's technology and begins developing the first satellite radio chipset for automotive use. |
|
|
|
|
Aug 10, 1998 |
|
|
Lee Abrams Receives Coveted Award |
|
|
Content & Programming SVP Lee Abrams receives recognition from one of the most influential radio industry publications: The Album Network names him as one of the most 120 influential people in the radio industry. Lee has also been recognized as the number one radio programmer of all time by "Radio & Record" Magazine and as a member of the "Newsweek" Cultural Elite 100. |
|
|
|
|
Jun 17, 1998 |
|
|
Letter of Agreement Signed with Alpine |
|
|
Alpine signs letter of agreement to license XM's technology and begin developing satellite radios for automotive use. |
|
|
|
|
Jun 10, 1998 |
|
|
Hugh Panero named CEO |
|
|
Hugh Panero is named President & CEO of American Mobile Radio Corporation. |
|
|
|
|
May 27, 1998 |
|
|
Letter of Agreement Signed with Pioneer |
|
|
Pioneer signs letter of agreement to license XM's technology and begin developing the world's first satellite radios for automotive use. |
|
|
|
|
Mar 10, 1998 |
|
|
Contract Signed with Hughes to Develop and Launch Satellites |
|
|
American Mobile Radio Corporation engages Hughes Space and Communications International (now Boeing Space Systems) to build two HS 702 geostationary satellites with payloads to be provided by Alcatel. |
|
|
|
|
Mar 10, 1997 |
|
|
License is Granted to American Mobile Radio Corporation |
|
|
American Mobile Radio Corporation is granted a satellite DARS (digital audio radio service) license by the Federal Communications Commission. |
|
|
|
|
Jun 6, 1992 |
|
|
American Mobile Radio Corporation is founded |
|
|
American Mobile Radio Corporation is founded to provide a multi-channel, nationwide audio service with high-quality digital sound and an unprecedented variety of programming. |
|
|