It ’s not official yet , but FCC Chairman Kevin Martin ( one of five relevant votes ) has decide to allow the merge between Sirius and XM satellite radio providers . However , there are a few caveat that the company would postulate to accept - but it ’s all good tidings for the consumer .
1 . The company(s ) would need to block monetary value for three years .
2 . “ A la carte ” options would postulate to be available within three months of the merger .
3 . 8 % of their air space ( 24 distribution channel ) would need to be dedicated to noncommercial and minority programming .
Also of note , the FCC has leaked that Sirius and XM have gibe to give manufacture on the radios to all companionship , creating more marketplace competition ( and hopefully some good tech ) . It ’s looking more and more like this deal is gon na happen … sometime . [ NYTimes ]
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