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XM radio letter - 3/28/2007 3:32:45 AM

Fireman

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I got a letter from XM radio today. It stated that the current system/radio will support the merge with siruis. (I remember seeing a post a while back where someone was wondering if it would) It says that the equipment you currnetly use will be fully supported, both before and after the creation of the new company. They also say that they will be honoring multi-year subscription plans. It goes on to say that you will be able to receive a mix of prgramming from both services. They are expecting the merger to be complete in late 2007.

Anyway, just an FYI for anyone interested.

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/28/2007 8:24:41 AM

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Got it also.......I think it will be good

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/28/2007 9:03:15 AM

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Thank GOD for that, because I can't stand radio anymore. I can't wait for this to happen. I'll finally invest in the upgrade once it's done. I helped HummerMike install his system and I was impressed at how easy it integrates into the factory radio.

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/28/2007 9:29:23 AM

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Ya wanna bet that they're gonna start offering programming packages like cable TV.. For $XX.xx you get these base channels... For an extra $XX.xx you get another 20 or 30.. And so on and so on...

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/28/2007 2:54:14 PM

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ORIGINAL: Crash

Ya wanna bet that they're gonna start offering programming packages like cable TV.. For $XX.xx you get these base channels... For an extra $XX.xx you get another 20 or 30.. And so on and so on...

Sirius didn't do that with Howard Stern - you get all content for one price.

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/28/2007 8:11:55 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Crash

Ya wanna bet that they're gonna start offering programming packages like cable TV.. For $XX.xx you get these base channels... For an extra $XX.xx you get another 20 or 30.. And so on and so on...

I'm with you on this, without competition they'll play the exact same game as cable TV. I read the transcript highlights from the merger hearing and was very disappointed that one of the reasons presented was "the larger subscriber base will make the merged company more attractive to advertisers". Here come the commercials and higher fees!

If the two companies really just wanted to avoid bankrupcy, there are certainly plenty of legal ways that they could have worked together to share the cost of the content for example. Unfortunately, it's all about the cash baby!

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/29/2007 7:18:03 PM

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I already hae a subsription to Serius.....and yes because of Howard. Been following/listening to him with my Top ON!!!! for 25 years. LOL. Now with the H3 I have 3 months free with Fx. Once that 's gone I am back to FM until they merge. Xm has a nice selection of Tunes, But I miss The Howard until I get to work in the morning and Stream his show on my puter.

an not wait till they merge!!!

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/29/2007 11:51:10 PM

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I have both of them right now in my h3 and I bought sirius before my hummer and like others becuase of Howard Stern.. Howard has talked about this numerous times and he insists that one of the great things about sirius is that music is commericial free and they plan on keeping it that way.. Also he has been asked about if they will charge more for him and he has repeatedly stated no no no no.... He also has stated that they are not planning on charging more for subsciptions becuase they are very very pleased with the way business is going now that they feel if they raise it more poeple will not invest in it.. The only thing they make you do is for like the playboy channel they dont put it on the box until you call in for it so if you arennt 18 you wont be able to listen to it which I completely agree with, but it DOES NOT cost more...Everything I have read and heard about sirius they are an up and up business and are really working with the consumer on these things and are out to please the consumer..
I am actually going to contact sirius when the merger goes through to see if I can drop the portable one I have now and go with the one that is in my H3 and I am sure they will be able to help me out..

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/30/2007 12:40:41 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: patrol343

Howard has talked about this numerous times and he insists that one of the great things about sirius is that music is commericial free and they plan on keeping it that way.. Also he has been asked about if they will charge more for him and he has repeatedly stated no no no no....

Hoo Hoo Hoo The merger was my idea.... Hoo hoo Hoo Tell'em Robin...

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/30/2007 9:55:30 AM

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Doesn't the merge have to pass through the Feds though? It would be a multi-conglomerate.

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/30/2007 4:20:33 PM

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To get approval for the merger they will have to prove that they will not become a monopoly. Their claim along these lines is that their competition is iPod and upcoming wirless broadband technology. They have also stated that they will need to keep both Sat licenses for the merger to work, an issue that requires FCC approval. At this point, they're still confident that it will go through but only time will tell.

Both XM and Sirius subscribers have been assured that their contracts and hardware will be supported even into the post-merger future. This claim will only be possible if the FCC does allow the new company to keep both licenses. Otherwise, either former Sirius or XM hardware users will have to upgrade their equipment.

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RE: XM radio letter - 3/30/2007 7:16:41 PM

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