Now that these two companies are merging, I wonder what that will do to prices and which group will have to buy new equipment. Also wonder what this will do to the weather products and partners....
XM vs. Sirius debate is over
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Robski97
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Finally.... I was waiting for this ....
whered u hear it
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whered u hear it
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Their news release states they will come up with a new receiver that will receive both signals. Sounds like what ever we now have will not work in the future. Some reports say it's a 50/50 chance of being approved. May well be challenged in court if the FCC approves.
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I'd be surprised if the merger was approved, since there aren't many other companies to offer competition afterward. Although XM and Sirius claim they're competing with other digital media like iPods, mobile phones, and digital terrestrial radio, that argument isn't very credible. One of the main advantages of satellite radio is the extended listening area, and terrestrial radio, even digital, can't match that. iPods don't offer live programming or weather/sports/traffic, and mobile phones really aren't very good at playing music. The other digital media sources can't compete with the overall satellite radio service, and this merger would create a monopoly on that service.
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I agree with Jeff. This may not get approved by the Feds.
Many, Sirius and XM included, may think the debate to be over, but it's just moved from the marketplace to the government. Lord help us now.
If the merger does go through, I don't see it having an impact on us subscribers for at least a year, maybe much longer.
Many, Sirius and XM included, may think the debate to be over, but it's just moved from the marketplace to the government. Lord help us now.
If the merger does go through, I don't see it having an impact on us subscribers for at least a year, maybe much longer.
Robski97
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Yellow,
I have the weather serivce of sirrus . Works awesome. Have twin E120's work on both.... great for going around storms... or waiting for an opening....
High recc.
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I have the weather serivce of sirrus . Works awesome. Have twin E120's work on both.... great for going around storms... or waiting for an opening....
High recc.
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Beta Max vs VHS. I still think free Radio is priced right and bring the iPod along for the out of erception areas. It's really not much different than the local Cable markets where you can't select your vendor, at least around here (Comcast). to me it woudl jsut be nice if your one account can service wherever you use it. I have XM built in my Suburban but won't subscribe until I know it is something I really want and know that if I get a receiver for the boat I won't pay for a different account. :smt021
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If they broke AT&T into 7 operating entities because it was considered a monopoly, this one doesn't stand much of a chance.
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Since Sirius and XM are the ONLY 2 satelite companies with exclusive rights from the FCC, i dont think stands much of a chance. Talk about a monopoly. If Microsft cant even package their web browser within their own operatiing system, i would think that this merger wont be allowed.
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You can read all about it on the front page of the Wall Street Journal today. Sounds like there will be a period of time when your old radios will still work if it goes through. However, duplicate programs would be pared back. To get the full effect of the combined program scedule you will need a new receiver.
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Out in Long island radio stations just like TV stations are hard to get in some areas... so the sat stuff makes sense...
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Out in Long island radio stations just like TV stations are hard to get in some areas... so the sat stuff makes sense...
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i was surprised by this merger announcement. i was thinking that one of the broadcast giants (CBS, NBC/Universal, etc.) would certainly make an offer to one of these companies - sort of a "if you cant beat 'em, join 'em" move. WRONG!
the equipment investment is not the real expenditure with these services. it's the subscription. i would imagine that by the time all the new "combination" receivers come out, many people, like myself, would be ready to get something new anyway. if i were thinking of buying equipment NOW, i'd certainly think twice. hopefully my crappy starmate will last until the deal is done, assuming it gets done.
i also wonder what this will do to XM's partnership with DirectTV. i enjoy listening to XM through my satellite box piped into the stereo on the boat.
in any even, my sirius stock jumped 6% today (let's see how long THAT trend lasts!) :smt043
the equipment investment is not the real expenditure with these services. it's the subscription. i would imagine that by the time all the new "combination" receivers come out, many people, like myself, would be ready to get something new anyway. if i were thinking of buying equipment NOW, i'd certainly think twice. hopefully my crappy starmate will last until the deal is done, assuming it gets done.
i also wonder what this will do to XM's partnership with DirectTV. i enjoy listening to XM through my satellite box piped into the stereo on the boat.
in any even, my sirius stock jumped 6% today (let's see how long THAT trend lasts!) :smt043
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XM has more subscribers due to being around longer than Sirius. I was an early XM customer and watched them panic when Stern made the jump to Sirius. XM went into a frenzy with new add campaigns, over spending on equipment and attracting big names like Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. As a result their stock declined and new subscriptions began to fall. It was about this time that the rumors of a merger began to circulate.
This “merger†seems odd to me, as both companies are presently not profitable. In a sense, this is analogous to taking two sinking boats and rafting them together in hopes that both will stay afloat. All this talk of one company operating more efficiently with better programming is nothing more than a thin smokescreen to create a market free of competition.
I hope this is not approved by the FCC. Competition is what typically improves service and provides choice for the consumer. Sadly, if the deal goes through this means we XM subscribers will be paying for that gross idiot Howard Stern.
This “merger†seems odd to me, as both companies are presently not profitable. In a sense, this is analogous to taking two sinking boats and rafting them together in hopes that both will stay afloat. All this talk of one company operating more efficiently with better programming is nothing more than a thin smokescreen to create a market free of competition.
I hope this is not approved by the FCC. Competition is what typically improves service and provides choice for the consumer. Sadly, if the deal goes through this means we XM subscribers will be paying for that gross idiot Howard Stern.
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I believe the synergy of the deal is not having to compete with each other plus they have somewhat different programming and could avoid the expense of carrying proograms that are virtually identical. It does make sense in this way of thinking but I'm not sure it will be good for consumers. On the other hand, both companies are headed for bankrupcy if something is not done.
