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Why does the audio quality vary when I stream?

Wi-Fi coverage should provide consistently high-quality audio, but you may notice variability when your device is connected to a mobile network. The SiriusXM app uses variable bit rates (which have to do with the speed of data processing) to provide you with the highest-quality audio possible given your network conditions.