According to the Associated Press, and multiple sources, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin is recommending approval of the proposed merger between Sirius and XM. As reported late last week, rumors of circulation of a draft order from the Chairman were imminent. Here at Sirius Buzz, we pointed out that… → Read More
Cramer Asking For Too Much
Jim Cramer recently indicated that he feels that Sirius and XM should claim a failing company argument in an effort to gain approval from the FCC for their proposed merger. According to Cramer, XM Satellite Radio is the company in more dire straights than Sirius, but is citing… → Read More
Jim Cramer says it looks like XM will go under
Our old friend Jim Cramer from TheStreet is back again and he has some new advice for Sirius and XM this time around. Jim thinks that it is time to play the, if you don’t let us merge there will be only one choice, card. He thinks doing… → Read More
Sirius And XM May Be Close To Clearing FCC Hurdle
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
Top Brass From Sirius And XM Meet With FCC Commissioner
On June 9th, some heavy hitters from Sirius and XM met with FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor-Tate. The meeting, which was made public in an Exparte filing by Sirius and XM stated that Mel Karmazin, Patrick Donnelly and Nate Davis met with the commissioner to reiterate their positions regarding… → Read More
Blue Sky Services Says There Is Gray In Interoperable Mandate
The interoperable issue is now in the forefront of the proposed merger between Sirius and XM. With organizations bringing the issue up several times lately, and Sirius and XM responding, it is clear that there now exists a debate about exactly what the intent of the mandate was… → Read More
Slacker Gift For Dad’s And Grads
Slacker is making Father’s Day and Graduation shopping easier by including a free customized carrying case with any Slacker Portable order. They have even created a graduation themed radio station with all of the tunes that are popular during this time of year. The custom Slacker carrying case… → Read More
Sirius And XM Respond To C3SR
C3SR looks like it may have a new name in the merger proceedings. Sirius and XM, in response to claims outlined by C3SR have given the “alleged subscriber advocate group” a tag name of the “NAB Coalition”. The name likely suits C3SR as it seems that most of… → Read More
Slacker Portable Makes Slacker Service Even Better
I got a chance to tool around with the 4GB version of the Slacker Portable Player, and it is a nifty device. The player makes the Slacker service even better than it already is. Music lovers who are already familiar with the Slacker service love it because it… → 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
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