Tag Archives: Sirius XM

FCC “working through” process to get minority Sirius XM channels running

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

I wonder if anyone remembers  the last condition that Sirius XM agreed to meet in order to get the government’s permission to merge. If you recall, click here and we’ll send you a free, lifetime subscription to Radio Survivor. If … finish reading FCC “working through” process to get minority Sirius XM channels running

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FCC orders fix to unleash wireless broadband near Sirius XM band

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

The Federal Communications Commission’s long awaited Order to fix interference problems between Sirius XM [SIRI] and the neighboring Wireless Communications Services (WCS) band is published. Here’s hoping it will at long last resolve this feud, and allow for peaceful coexistence … finish reading FCC orders fix to unleash wireless broadband near Sirius XM band

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Decision time coming for Sirius XM vs. WCS bands

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

The Federal Communications Commission has announced that it will issue a Report and Order with coexistence rules for Sirius XM (SIRI) and the Wireless Communications Services band at its next Open Commission meeting, scheduled for May 20: “WCS-SDARS Report and Order: … finish reading Decision time coming for Sirius XM vs. WCS bands

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Sirius XM accuses wireless companies of “warehousing” spectrum next door to satellite radio

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

The great accusation fest which is the struggle between Sirius XM (SIRI) satellite radio and a host of wireless companies went to its next round on Friday, with Sirius accusing the companies of “warehousing” their licenses nearby the service’s bandwidth: … finish reading Sirius XM accuses wireless companies of “warehousing” spectrum next door to satellite radio

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Wireless companies blast Sirius XM in spectrum controversy

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

The Federal Communications Commission has called for comment on proposed rules intended to prevent interference between Sirius XM radio (SIRI)  and wireless broadband in the 2.3 GHz band area. But when Sirius XM asked for a one week extension on … finish reading Wireless companies blast Sirius XM in spectrum controversy

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Sirius says it received notice from NASDAQ about $1 minimum rule

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

Sirius XM has just put out a press release acknowledging that it has received a letter from NASDAQ “stating that the Company has not regained compliance with the $1.00 minimum closing bid price requirement for continued listing on The NASDAQ … finish reading Sirius says it received notice from NASDAQ about $1 minimum rule

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FCC National Broadband Plan: give wireless band next to Sirius 20 MHz

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

The Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Plan is up, and, as expected, it recommends that a wireless band close by the Sirius XM band get 20MHz of spectrum for use to deploy wireless broadband services, probably WiMAX style. “Recommendation 5.8.1: … finish reading FCC National Broadband Plan: give wireless band next to Sirius 20 MHz

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Sirius XM “extremely disturbed” by FCC wireless non-interference proposals

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

Sirius XM satellite radio CEO Mel Karmazin warned the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday that the FCC’s proposed non-interference rules with a nearby wireless band won’t do. “We are extremely disturbed by the proposal,” Karmazin confided in a letter sent … finish reading Sirius XM “extremely disturbed” by FCC wireless non-interference proposals

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Will the FCC’s National Broadband Plan resolve Sirius XM’s little war with big wireless?

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

As Federal Communications Commission watchers everywhere know, a huge part of the agency’s strategy to build out the nation’s broadband infrastructure will be to get more spectrum licenses to the wireless industry. In fact, FCC Chair Julius Genachowski says the … finish reading Will the FCC’s National Broadband Plan resolve Sirius XM’s little war with big wireless?

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Hopeful week for radio/media stocks?

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

Given the state of the economy, last week wasn’t so bad for radio/media company investors. And this week might improve depending on what Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke says, and what Sirius XM reports in its fourth quarter and full … finish reading Hopeful week for radio/media stocks?

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