DISQUS

Hello James,

I was present for your very informative lecture at nyu this past week. You've stated that the FCC had alloted 2 slots for satellite telecom enterprises. In a previous article you stated that "Sirius and XM won their licenses in an FCC auction 10 years ago". If the merger of the above is approved how and/or will the allotments be affected? Will it open up another slot? When the FCC first held the auction 10 years ago, do you know how many parties had participated in the bidding process? And if so, were there any other media entities who may possibly fill the void as a possible competitor to a XM/Sirius merger? I personally feel this specific market should be allowed to find its own rhythm, at least until it has stabilized financially, for even any mention, of a monopoly. It should be given time to at least find its footing before being attacked as a potential monopoly.Perhaps some of the companies which were denied a slot previously may utilize the other slot if XM/Sirius were to merge, which would then fulfill the arguments of those against the merger. The alternative of XM and Sirius both folding because the merger is denied would only be detrimental to everyone involved, except of course the broadcasting groups...