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FCC Begins Look at Sat Radio Interoperability
The Federal Communications Commission has launched its inquiry into whether satellite radio receivers supporting service from the recently merged Sirius XM Radio should also have capabilities for receiving competing audio offerings.
On July 25, the commission approved the merger between XM and Sirius, with conditions. While the FCC wouldn't mandate that the combined entity provide capabilities for receiving competing audio sources in its radios, such as HD Radio, the agency said it would investigate the idea.
The notice of inquiry released by the FCC Monday asks whether there should be requirements for devices capable of receiving satellite radio to include digital audio broadcast (DAB), HD Radio or any other technology that provides audio entertainment. The FCC also asks whether devices capable of receiving HD Radio should include satellite radio capabilities or other technologies that provide audio services.
No specific timeline was given in the notice for comments. It's expected that the comment timeline will begin once the notice is published in the federal register.
The Federal Communications Commission has launched its inquiry into whether satellite radio receivers supporting service from the recently merged Sirius XM Radio should also have capabilities for receiving competing audio offerings.
On July 25, the commission approved the merger between XM and Sirius, with conditions. While the FCC wouldn't mandate that the combined entity provide capabilities for receiving competing audio sources in its radios, such as HD Radio, the agency said it would investigate the idea.
The notice of inquiry released by the FCC Monday asks whether there should be requirements for devices capable of receiving satellite radio to include digital audio broadcast (DAB), HD Radio or any other technology that provides audio entertainment. The FCC also asks whether devices capable of receiving HD Radio should include satellite radio capabilities or other technologies that provide audio services.
No specific timeline was given in the notice for comments. It's expected that the comment timeline will begin once the notice is published in the federal register.