Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Hey guys! Did you hear? Sirius and XM are merging!
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Got the news today in my email that Sirius and XM are merging. Great! I hope this does expand programming. Getting MLB is a plus in itself. I'm always surfing for new content and this will be great. I won't have to worry about my new car purchase having one or the other.
Here's the email from Mel :
February 19, 2007
To: SIRIUS Subscribers
Today is a very exciting day for SIRIUS customers. As you may have heard, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio are merging to form the nation's premier audio entertainment provider.
This combination of our two offerings will benefit you - our loyal listeners. As a single company, we'll provide superior programming to you every day with the best of both SIRIUS and XM. Currently, XM and SIRIUS broadcast a wide range of commercial-free music channels, exclusive sports coverage, news, talk, and entertainment programming. Howard Stern. Oprah and Friends. The NFL. MLB. NBA. ESPN. CNBC. Fox News. Additionally, the combined company will be able to improve existing services such as real-time traffic information and rear-seat video as well as introduce new ones.
After shareholder and regulatory approvals, we anticipate that the combination will be finalized by the end of 2007. Until then, both companies will continue to operate independently. We will continue to provide you with the uninterrupted service - as well as the outstanding customer support - that you have come to expect and enjoy from SIRIUS. We do not anticipate any changes in your service during the merger process, however, please call our customer care team on 1- 888-539-7474 should you have any questions.
We look forward to the many benefits this combination will offer and continuing to make your listening experience an enjoyable one - offering more of the Very Best Radio on Radio.
Stay tuned,
Mel Karmazin, CEO
: 9:35 PM All legitimate concerns. I was looking forward to hear what Howard has to say about the merger but he was on vacation this week. They still compete against "free" radio so maybe that will be enough. My two year subscription comes due around Father's Day. I may go month to month. My equipment has been less than stellar. My boom box is dead unless I use batteries. My car antenna is busted. I did a work around with my home antenna but it is just placed in my back window. Surprisingly, my reception is fine. I'd like to get a Sirius head unit for the car. Suppose I should wait.
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