Satellite TV/Radio: A Natural Fit?

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  1. ABM

    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

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    I just got to thinking, wouldn't it make sense for DishNetwork or DirecTV to go ahead and buy XM and/or Sirius satellite radio?

    Dish/Direct already provide music from them, anyway. However, in this scenario, they could could offer the complete listings, then upcharge the television customer, say, an additional $5.95 per month.

    Plus, they could sell independently, as well, to any of those radio subscribers that prefer..... such as the ones that have car units, etc.

    Sound like a plan?
     
  2. AgentDrazenPetrovic

    AgentDrazenPetrovic Anyone But the Lakers

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    They utilized their own satellites I believe. I know Sirius has 3 of their own in orbit right now (I was actually researching this two days ago). I believe the spectrum is different. As for the satellite radio, I believe they are just simply licensing the content, not getting content from their satellites itself.
     
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    I like the idea. It would make a nice bundle.
     
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    Sirius XM is about to do a reverse split of their stock, which means I'm going to lose a lot of money.

    I really hate this economic downturn!!
     
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    A stock splitting (or reverse splitting) doesn't effect value. It may be the result of value declining but it's not the cause.
     

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