On 19 February 2007, XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio announced a move that will change the face of satellite radio in the United States and Canada: XM and Sirius will be merging, creating a single satellite radio provider.
This in-depth page will track Wikinews and outside articles to provide you with up to date information about the merger deal. As new actions regarding the merger occur, they can get posted below.
For more information on the merger, including background on the merger and on both companies, see the Wikipedia Article.
The same questions keep popping up on forum posts, blog posts, and even news articles over and over again. We will address some of those here, but keep in mind that this section is speculation, and that things could change at any time. However, this is based on the most current information that is available, and as news is presented that conflicts with or supports this information, it will be updated to remain current.
In depth: XM and Sirius merger