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XM, Sirius Confirm FCC Enforcement Efforts
XM and Sirius confirmed that they have held discussions with the Enforcement Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission regarding a settlement on outstanding matters.
At issue are investigations the FCC commenced two years ago that focused on the compliance of certain satellite radios that contain FM transmitters as well as the compliance of certain terrestrial repeaters operated by the companies. XM and Sirius said consent decrees that would be part of their merger process at the FCC aim to terminate the inquiries.
As part of the proposed consent decrees, the companies said they talked with FCC staff about a number of items. The items include taking steps to address any potentially non-compliant radios remaining in the hands of consumers.
On the terrestrial repeater side, XM could be required to shut down 50 terrestrial repeaters, and shut down or bring into compliance an additional 50 terrestrial repeaters. Sirius could be required to shut down or bring into compliance up to 11 terrestrial repeaters. Still, Sirius said its terrestrial repeaters in question were shut off in October 2006.
Also, XM could pay $17.5 million and Sirius $2.2 million to settle the enforcement matters, the companies said.
XM and Sirius confirmed that they have held discussions with the Enforcement Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission regarding a settlement on outstanding matters.
At issue are investigations the FCC commenced two years ago that focused on the compliance of certain satellite radios that contain FM transmitters as well as the compliance of certain terrestrial repeaters operated by the companies. XM and Sirius said consent decrees that would be part of their merger process at the FCC aim to terminate the inquiries.
As part of the proposed consent decrees, the companies said they talked with FCC staff about a number of items. The items include taking steps to address any potentially non-compliant radios remaining in the hands of consumers.
On the terrestrial repeater side, XM could be required to shut down 50 terrestrial repeaters, and shut down or bring into compliance an additional 50 terrestrial repeaters. Sirius could be required to shut down or bring into compliance up to 11 terrestrial repeaters. Still, Sirius said its terrestrial repeaters in question were shut off in October 2006.
Also, XM could pay $17.5 million and Sirius $2.2 million to settle the enforcement matters, the companies said.
