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Are you Sirius?
Jessica Mathewson-Library Media Technical Asst.-jessica.mathewson@law.csuohio.edu | March 25, 2008 - 08:43
The Justice Department approved the merger of satellite radio networks, XM and Sirius, making way for what some say is a de facto monopoly on satellite radio services. The Antitrust Division of the Justice Department does not believe that the merger would hurt consumers' price-wise or create a monopoly. They suggest other alternatives, such as iPod and HD radio, as other viable options for consumers. The FCC still has to hand down their decision on the matter. Some consumer groups and Democratic politicians are opposed to the merger, stating that the merger in fact creates a satellite monopoly. Check out this post on the BetaNews blog.
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Yes, I am Sirius! [Reply]
Chuck Northcutt | 25/03/2008, 13:54
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As a Sirius man (and devout Howard Stern fan) I'm still on the fence about this. My original reaction was chilled, but there is a good argument with HD radio and iPod, the combined satellite radio service will have real competition; plus there is always free terrestrial radio (yuck!). Not to mention, that unlike oil, as a consumer, I DON'T NEED my Sirius, and can function just find without it, if they start outrageously rising prices. That said, I still don't see the reason for the big push from Sirius for this deal. Sirius has superior programming and there is not one channel or show on XM that is not already offered on Sirius or that I would want if it wasn't. In other words, Sirius was already on their way to burying XM...