Zoinks!!! Like we have a mystery on our hands, the representation is missing!!! C3SR is a self proclaimed advocate group for satellite radio consumers. The organization formed shortly before the merger was announced, and received backing by the National Association of Broadcasters. C3SR has made many filings with… → Read More
Chester Davenport Can Dance And Hide
Throughout this merger process, it has become clear that Chester Davenport of Georgetown Partners can dance. Whether or not he can run a radio business is unknown, but he sure can muster up his two-step at the offices of Kevin Martin and the other commissioners of the FCC…. → Read More
C3SR Finally Does A Survey
I have been critical of C3SR for claiming to advocate on behalf of satellite radio consumers, but never really having done a survey to see what the sentiment of the satellite radio consumer is with regard to the merger. Well, they have finally done a survey!!!! Before you… → Read More
Sirius And XM Issue Greatest Hits To FCC
In a massive 209 page Exparte filing with the FCC, Sirius and XM have compiled what they term as the “Greatest Hits” of the people and organizations that have expressed support for the merger. The GREATEST HITS gives the FCC a collection of broad merger support. The filing… → Read More
Open Access – What It Means to The Merger
Open Access has been a proposal that was originally brought to the forefront by Gigi Sohn of Public Knowledge. The concept is simple. Open up the SDARS platform to allow manufacturers to create satellite radios. The subscription would still be through Sirius and XM, but the hardware may… → Read More
C3SR Unsure Of Meeting Date With FCC
They claim to advocate on behalf of all satellite radio consumers. They accept money and direction from the National Association of Broadcasters. They have never published any data that gives indication of the membership, nor have they ever presented anything to substantiate that their anti-merger opinion is shared… → Read More
A-La-Carte Discussed With FCC
Counsel from Sirius and XM met with the FCC Commissioner and various staff on March 26th, 2008. The topics of discussion centered on merger filings consistent with that which has been discussed in the past. As part of the meeting, Sirius and XM showed the proposed A-La-Carte channel… → Read More
Attorneys Generals Disappointed with DOJ’s Sirius XM Decision
It was predictable that various parties would be quick to jump into the party following the decision by the Department of Justice to approve the merger of Sirius and XM without restriction. With all eyes on the FCC, and the FCC holding the only chance to see concessions… → Read More
Georgetown Partners Still Active With The FCC
Now that the Department of Justice has approved the merger between Sirius and XM, and all eyes are on the FCC, it is no surprise that Georgetown Partners has had their 26th meeting with the FCC. This publication has been highly critical of the Georgetown Partner proposal for… → Read More
So When Will The FCC Decide on Sirius-XM?
Now that the Department of Justice has rendered their decision regarding the merger of Sirius and XM the next logical question is when the FCC will make their decision. The answer is another great unknown in the world of satellite radio. Speculation ranges from days to weeks, and… → Read More
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