XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio today confirmed that the companies are in discussions with the FCC Enforcement Bureau to settle outstanding enforcement matters. In 2006, the FCC started investigations about the compliance of certain radios that
A former trial attorney for the FCC has suggested that the NAB could attempt to overturn the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. - if officially approved - but is it really possible? Orbitcast's
Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate is expected to approve the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. in exchange for a consent decree, according to the Wall Street Journal.According to FCC officials close to the negotiations,
FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate's presumed vote in favor of the Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. merger may not bring an end to the 17-month merger debacle. According to a former trial lawyer for the
Oprah & Friends host and financial expert Jean Chatsky will be providing personalized advice for consumers in financial crisis on a special two-hour episode on her XM Satellite Radio show."Recession Busting 101," will air today July 23rd from 10am -
FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein has withdrawn his offer presented last week and voted against the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., report The Associated Press.Adelstein sought futher conessions last week - including a 25%
Sirius Satellite Radio will kick off its 4th annual Sirius NFL Radio Training Camp Tour featuring live on-site broadcasts from all 32 NFL team training camps, plus the 2008 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.Over a three week period - July
Reuters is reporting that FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate is nearing the necessary vote of approval for the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.According to a source familiar with the matter, FCC Chairman Kevin
According to the Wall Street Journal, FCC Commissioner Michael Copps has voted against the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.The Democratic commissioner voted against the deal Monday night, an FCC official told the Journal.
Deborah Taylor Tate has been pushing the FCC Enforcement Bureau to fine both XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., reports The Deal citing people close to the Commissioner. Now Democratic commissioner Jonathan Adelstein has expressed his
Revenue for XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. rose nearly 15 percent year over year to $318 million in the second quarter, the company said today.As announced yesterday, XM's subscribers grew 17 percent to 9.65 million for Q2, compared to 8.25
HD Radio will be reaching a significant and momentous milestone this August: portability. If there's ever a reason to "upgrade" to HD Radio, this has got to be it.Enter the COBY HDR-700, a fully portable HD Radio tuner with integrated
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) met with FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate last week to discuss the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.Mitch Bainwol, the Chairman and CEO of the RIAA, and
FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein said Friday that he wants an "independent monitor" to ensure that Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. comply with the agency's conditions if they are allowed to merge.The Commissioner said this in
Discussions continue to heat up with FCC Commissioners over the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., only this time top executives from both companies were present.On Thursday, July 17th, Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin met
Due to popular demand, Sirius is extending its ABBA Radio channel through July 25th, the company said today.The limited engagement channel launched on Sirius on July 7th in celebration of the release of MAMMA MIA! The Movie. The film, released
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. surpassed 9.6 million subscribers in the second quarter of 2008, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of record OEM gross additions. XM added 322,000 new net subscribers in the second quarter of 2008 for a total
The merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc has collectively cost the companies at least $69 million, according to filings with the SEC.XM disclosed expenses through the end of 2007 totaling to $29.5 million. Sirius
Bloomberg News featured an in depth interview with FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein about the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings INc. yesterday. One interesting note: Adelstein cites the proposals made by DirecTV-EchoStar, back when they
XM was all over the MLB All-Star Game in New York this past week, including the All-Star FanFest at the Javits convention center in Manhattan.The MLB Home Plate (ch 175) channel played host to a long line of baseball stars