In today's WSJ. "Mr. Copps said he isn't convinced the proposed merger of satellite-radio companies Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. should be allowed to proceed.
"Sirius and XM made several pledges regarding pricing and new packages it would offer to subscribers after the merger was complete. One includes a pledge to let customers choose stations on an individual, or a la carte, basis. "Mr. Copps's comments suggest he remains unconvinced that these pledges go far enough to win his vote. "'Someone's going to have make a pretty powerful and potent demonstration to me that this is in the public interest,' he said." Full article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119092400934641600.html?mod=loomia&loomia_si=1 or http://snipurl.com/1rczn One has to wonder if any delays prove hurtful to both companies no matter how the FCC rules, as I suspect new subscriptions are way down as people hold off until the future of either or both companies is determined. I know I'd be sitting tight. Richard -- Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA USA International broadcasting / shortwave blog: http://www.intlradio.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swprograms To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], or visit the URL shown above.