For new or existing DIRECTV customers, this nearly doubles the audio channels that were previous delivered by DIRECT TV. This change is part of DIRECTV’s commitment to bring its customers premium entertainment at the best value.

72 channels of XM's quality music, children's, and talk programming will be available via DIRECT TV satellite TV. In addition to music channels and children's programming, XM will provide XM's Major League Baseball "MLB Home Plate™" talk radio channel, and XM's “High Voltage” channel, featuring talk radio stars Opie and Anthony.

Customers subscribing to the DIRECTV TOTAL CHOICE® programming package will have access to 50 XM Satellite Radio's music channels and customers subscribing to the DIRECT TV TOTAL CHOICE® PLUS programming package and above will have access to more than 65 channels. DIRECTV PARA TODOS® customers will also have access to the same XM channels, as well as seven Spanish-language channels.

American Satellite (AS&E) is an authorized online partner of both these fine companies at www.AmericanSatellite.com. AS&E’s convenient online store provides all the detail that you need to have your equipment delivered and professionally installed.

About American Satellite & Entertainment, Inc.
AS&E is a national direct and online marketer of consumer electronics that incorporate satellite, digital, and broadcast technology. Founded in 1996, AS&E is ranked as one of the largest independent retailers of satellite television, including integrated Digital Video Recorders and high-definition television receivers (HDTV); satellite internet and Satellite Radio. The company's headquarters, call center and primary distribution facility are located in Concord, New Hampshire: 1-888-999-7331 or www.AmericanSatellite.com

About XM Satellite Radio
XM (NASDAQ: XMSR) is America's number one Satellite Radio service with more than 5 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City and Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame, XM's 2005 lineup includes more than 150 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music channels, plus premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming and 21 channels of the most advanced traffic and weather information. XM was named Best Radio Service at the 2004 Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, and Volkswagen/Audi, was made available in more than 120 different vehicle models for 2005. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please call us at 1-888-999-7331 for further details or visit us at www.americansatellite.com/products/XM-Satellite-Radio.asp.