There was a point in time when this headline would generate massive response, but after months and months of waiting, and after hearing many times that the merger decision may be getting close, the street may be a bit hesitant. However, this analysis comes from Stifel’s Blair Levin,… → Read More
C3SR Wants Hundreds Of Millions in Fines For Sirius and XM
C3SR is once again “advocating” on behalf of you the consumer. In their most recent filing, penned by attorney Julian Shepard (formerly of the NAB), they requested the following on behalf of satellite radio subscribers: Restitution to the public for what C3SR calls intentional violations of FCC Rules…. → Read More
C3SR Hires More Attorneys
Well, it looks like C3SR is still busy “advocating” on behalf of subscribers of satellite radio. They are even bringing in new attorneys to review the confidential information relating to Sirius and XM. If you are not familiar with C3SR, they are an organization that claims to “advocate”… → Read More
C3SR Removes Blog Link From Their Landing Page
Well, that was fast. While it may be a simple coincidence, C3SR has now removed the link to their blog from their landing page. In fact, there is now no way to arrive at the C3SR blog section of the site at all. Of course, you can still… → Read More
C3SR Demands Hearing With FCC
C3SR has demanded a hearing with the FCC regarding the proposed merger of Sirius and XM. In their filing they charge Sirius and XM with a “lack of candor” with regard to an interoperable radio device. Candor? Exactly how much candor has C3SR had? From what information is… → Read More
Merger Deal Continues
While this is being published a few minutes early, it would appear that the merger agreement between Sirius and XM will, as expected, continue. When they announced the last extension, the expiration was may 15th, 2008. “XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR) and SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today… → Read More
Public Knowledge And Media Access Clarify Georgetown Partners Letter
In yet another twist of events, Public Knowledge and Media Access penned a letter to the FCC outlining their position, and making clear that there is no relationship with Georgetown Partners. In the letter, published on the FCC website today, they make clear their desire for a 5%… → Read More
Primosphere Clarifies Their Position
Primosphere, in a filing with the FCC, clarified their position relative to their desire to obtain spectrum as a result of the proposed merger between Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. Primosphere does not want to “lease” spectrum. They are seeking that their application be granted so that they,… → Read More
Georgetown Partners Meets With Media Access And Public Knowledge
In a new twist in the proposed merger between Sirius and XM, Georgetown Partners seems to have shifted a bit from their stance that has remained steadfastly the same through over thirty meetings with the FCC. For the first time, Georgetown has stepped into an arena of defining… → Read More
Urgent Need For SDARS Spectrum Identified
The proposed merger of Sirius and XM Satellite Radio has brought to light an urgent need for additional satellite radio spectrum. Only 6 years ago, when the concept of SDARS was barely breathing, no one seemed to care about satellite radio. Companies and interest groups alike paid no… → Read More
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