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Sirius and XM Merger

Wednesday, April 2, 2008
By: Mike Ivey Jr.

Though the FCC is yet to weigh in, the Justice Department finds no anti-competitive issues with a merger between Sirius and XM, the only two satellite radio companies in the U.S.

Industry monopolies are illegal in the U.S.; the two companies forging one satellite machine does not constitute a monopoly, according to the Justice Department, because Clear Channel, CBS and Apple are considered alternate options for music and media consumers. The Sirius/XM merger, more than a year in the making, must be approved by FCC chairman Kevin Martin and the commission before it’s made official.

The merger would create a satellite radio company with approximately 14 million subscribers. Eminem, DJ Green Lantern and Lupe Fiasco are among hip-hoppers who offer fans satellite programming. The new Sirius/XM outfit would also combine popular content like Howard Stern’s radio show and NFL games with MLB broadcasts and programming from media mogul/talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

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Wow idk y ppl would really care

Posted by brebre lil sista

Cuz when these companies merger they gain more control over what you listen to and the types of programing that you have access to. In other words they get more control over programing you the listener.

Posted by Piles

Pretty much the same way mtv and bet program you the listener to like bullsh*t like soulja boy, since both are owned by viacom

Posted by black jewsus

Thank goodness !!! it's finally over. Glad to see that there are some people in our judicial system that has required brains - even tho it took over a year. They got through the "bs" and approved the merger that should had been approved in much less time. The nab and others wasted monies and once again the politicians gained $$$$$ so they can afford $5500.00 prostitutes.

Posted by Old Ga. Dawg

Usually mergers are bad for customers. I suspect this one will be no different.

Posted by Clay

The funny thing is they thinkin "clear channel" is an alternate option..once again the people lose out

Posted by blendz

This is great, now i get howard stern along with my xm stuff. And any sports i didn't already have. I'm excited. Yall are crazy for thinking this is bad for consumers.

Posted by RSX

I'm all for the merge, i just want satellite radio to survive so i don’t have to go back to fm.

Posted by Russ

The nab would love to stop this merger and sink satellite radio. I say let them merge, better one than none! satellite radio is what's good for the consumer; make no mistake without the merger satellite radio will be lucky to survive the next five years.

Posted by Bob

Let them merge, let them merge, let them merge, let them merge, let them merge, let them merge, let them merge!

Posted by Phil

You people kill me who is howard stern oh i rember he is a has been now if you want funny try opie & anthony 6 am to 11 and ron & fez noon to 3 on xm 202 that how weard stern guy is just a has been old news

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Posted by Tom

Well you know there is only one radio presonality that gives a sold out performance every morning. Robin quivers.

Posted by john

Wow i alredy no dis aint gone work out

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