It was nearly one year ago that the news of a proposed merger between Sirius and XM was made public. During the past year, consumers have weighed in, hearings have been held, additional information has been sought and supplied. During the past year the ARB play has been… → Read More
Spectrum Surrender Not An Option
In an Orbitcast article published today, they quote an anonymous source as saying that the NAB and Clear Channel have an end game in mind that involves the surrendering of Spectrum should a merger be approved. The surrender of spectrum is not really an option in my opinion…. → Read More
Drudge Report Stirs The Rumor Pot
The Drudge Report is stirring the rumor pot on the Sirius and XM merger. The information offered on Drudge is scant, but being that the site is read by many, it is sure to have a ripple effect in the sector. “APPROVED OR DENIED? DRAMA BUILDS AROUND SIRIUS-XM… → Read More
Use Caution On Merger Speculation
Rumors are swirling once again regarding the proposed merger of Sirius and XM. While this does add some excitement into the trading day, I would recommend that sector watchers exercise caution with regard to any merger speculation. Remember, we are dealing with government agencies here, and things in… → Read More
Ibiquity Seeks Inclusion – Georgetown Partners Seeks Handout
In a filing with the FCC, Ibiquity, the company behind HD Radio, is seeking inclusion into all satellite radio receivers should a merger be granted. Ibiquity still takes no official stance on the merger, but does call the merger a monopoly. Ibiquity feels that satellite radio has entered… → Read More
C3SR Makes Fools Of Themselves With FCC Filing
Not that they needed to do anything more to prove how foolish they are, C3SR today filed a letter with the FCC that should remove all doubt. In their filing with the FCC, C3SR points to the recent subscriber announcement by Sirius as evidence that the merger should… → Read More
Bigger Fish to Fry
Now I have heard of bigger fish to fry, but this is absolutely ridiculous! How long does it take for these dumb ass politicians to get this merger through? Is there not a war in Iraq going on? Are we not sending more troops to Afghanistan to fight… → Read More
Public Knowledge Reiterates Merger Support
Public Knowledge has met with the FCC once again to reiterate their support for the merger. Public Knowledge has testified in congressional hearings and discussed the proposed merger several times with government regulators. In their latest filing, Public Knowledge outlines four conditions that should be placed on the… → Read More
Karmazin Says Merger Ripe For Approval
Mel Karmazin of Sirius Satellite Radio spoke at the Citi EMT Conference on January 8th, and as was anticipated fielded several questions and inquiries about the merger. In answer to a question about merger status and speed Mel stated, “I can tell you there is no decision at… → Read More
FCC’s Martin Spaeks About Merger At CES…Sort Of
Kevin Martin, Chairman of the FCC is out in Vegas enjoying the Consumer Electronics Show. In a chat between CEA President Gary Shapiro and Kevin Martin, the subject of the Sirius and XM merger was brought up. While not addressing specifics of the merger, Martin did give a… → Read More
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