FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger

Mattyk · 07-27-2008, 08:04 PM

It's about time

FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger - Washington Business Journal:

Daseal · 07-27-2008, 09:13 PM

Hurray -- let's just hope they dont start to price gouge for things like NFL radio, etc.

jbcjr14 · 07-27-2008, 10:15 PM

Problem is that if you are a current subscriber, don't you have to buy a new radio to receive both signals?? I currently subscribe to Sirius for Stern and NFL Radio and won't be buying a new radio if thats the case.

Skins fan 44 · 07-27-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Hurray -- let's just hope they dont start to price gouge for things like NFL radio, etc.

Thanks for giving them a good idea. lol

Mattyk · 07-27-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jbcjr14

Problem is that if you are a current subscriber, don't you have to buy a new radio to receive both signals?? I currently subscribe to Sirius for Stern and NFL Radio and won't be buying a new radio if thats the case.

Your current equipment will work just fine.

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saden1 · 07-28-2008, 12:16 AM

ugh, the FCC approves everything these days. Oh how I would love to choke that weasel Kevin Martin.

dmek25 · 07-28-2008, 06:37 AM

can someone please explain to me how this is not a monopoly?

jdlea · 07-28-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

can someone please explain to me how this is not a monopoly?

Because they can price themselves out of the market. It wasn't just 2 satellite radio companies competing, they have to compete with AM/FM, also. People can always just go back to AM/FM if the price gets too steep.

mredskins · 07-28-2008, 08:28 AM

I cancealed my Sirus radio this weekend. Just becuse my commute now is less then a mile by the time it has found the signal I am at my desk.

BDBohnzie · 07-28-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jdlea

Because they can price themselves out of the market. It wasn't just 2 satellite radio companies competing, they have to compete with AM/FM, also. People can always just go back to AM/FM if the price gets too steep.

Not only AM/FM, but HD Radio, iPod/MP3, CDs, DVDs, etc. There is plenty of competition out there to "defeat" satellite radio. One of the definite benefits of the merger is a-la-carte pricing, being able to pay for only those stations that you want.

However, I'm actually getting ready to cancel my Sirius subscription because with a 2nd child due in January, we need all the additional income we can hold onto.

mredskins · 07-28-2008, 11:42 AM

BDB I hear you! That was one of my reasonings as well. Recently we did a scrub of our monthly bills now that we have our first child. Netflix, Sirus, Starz, Shotime, and a home phone all took a beating. Put another $175 a month in our pockets.

It is amazing how much crap you pay for that you don't use.

BDBohnzie · 07-28-2008, 01:57 PM

Yeah, my wife and I just did that as well, and it sounds like we're definitely in the same boat. Sirius, netflix, vonage, gold's gym, and cable are taking hits on our household, with more cuts as necessary.

724Skinsfan · 07-28-2008, 02:01 PM

Didn't you just have a kid? Wait till you have 2 in daycare at the same time. "Sirius"ly puts a crimp in the cash flow.

BDBohnzie · 07-28-2008, 02:03 PM

Yep, our daughter will be 1 on September 27th, and she'll be around 15 months old when #2 is born.

Yeah, if Grandma can't "retire" to watch her grandbabies, I'm going to have to do some freelance web work and take on a 2nd job to afford day care.

mredskins · 07-28-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

Didn't you just have a kid? Wait till you have 2 in daycare at the same time. "Sirius"ly puts a crimp in the cash flow.

You need an Au-Pair man! Seriously check it out. It works out to about $300 a week and the girl lives with you.

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IF we ahve a second kid I am going this route.

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jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 43 Posts: 2,001	Re: FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger Problem is that if you are a current subscriber, don't you have to buy a new radio to receive both signals?? I currently subscribe to Sirius for Stern and NFL Radio and won't be buying a new radio if thats the case. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

07-28-2008, 12:16 AM	#6
saden1 Eternally Legendary Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 9,734	Re: FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger ugh, the FCC approves everything these days. Oh how I would love to choke that weasel Kevin Martin. __________________ RG3, RGIII, RG三, RG३, RGγʹ, RGג, RG٣, RG๓, RG..., RG셋, RGԳ!

07-28-2008, 06:37 AM	#7
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 51 Posts: 10,438	Re: FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger can someone please explain to me how this is not a monopoly? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

07-28-2008, 08:28 AM	#9
mredskins Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,944	Re: FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger I cancealed my Sirus radio this weekend. Just becuse my commute now is less then a mile by the time it has found the signal I am at my desk.

07-27-2008, 09:13 PM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 30 Posts: 8,055	Re: FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger Hurray -- let's just hope they dont start to price gouge for things like NFL radio, etc. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

07-28-2008, 11:42 AM	#11
mredskins Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,944	Re: FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger BDB I hear you! That was one of my reasonings as well. Recently we did a scrub of our monthly bills now that we have our first child. Netflix, Sirus, Starz, Shotime, and a home phone all took a beating. Put another $175 a month in our pockets. It is amazing how much crap you pay for that you don't use.

07-28-2008, 01:57 PM	#12
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 34 Posts: 4,365	Re: FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger Yeah, my wife and I just did that as well, and it sounds like we're definitely in the same boat. Sirius, netflix, vonage, gold's gym, and cable are taking hits on our household, with more cuts as necessary. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

07-28-2008, 02:01 PM	#13
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,468	Re: FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger Didn't you just have a kid? Wait till you have 2 in daycare at the same time. "Sirius"ly puts a crimp in the cash flow. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

07-28-2008, 02:03 PM	#14
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 34 Posts: 4,365	Re: FCC approves long-proposed XM, Sirius merger Yep, our daughter will be 1 on September 27th, and she'll be around 15 months old when #2 is born. Yeah, if Grandma can't "retire" to watch her grandbabies, I'm going to have to do some freelance web work and take on a 2nd job to afford day care. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

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