O relatório Satellite Radio Outlook2005 da Kagan (a pagar) prevê que a rádio via satélite atingirá os 46,8 milhões de subscrições e gerará 7,6 mil milhões de dólares em 2014 (Obercom).
Excerto:
"With the addition of 2.7 mil. new subscribers and high profile content deals, satellite radio turned an important corner in 2004, making it one of the hottest sectors on Wall Street. The satellite radio industry has grown steadily since its September 25, 2001, debut. By year-end 2004, it boasted more than 4.3 mil. satellite radio subscribers, generating total annual revenues of $311 mil. between the only two FCC-licensed satellite radio providers, XM and Sirius. The development and potential growth of these two emerging broadcast powerhouses and their market-driving partnerships are the focus of Satellite Radio Outlook 2005: Analysis and Projections for the Industry. This exclusive Kagan research study offers 10-year projections estimating the industry will accomplish “more than 46 mil. subs, generating nearly $7.6 bil. in revenue by 2014.”