As part of its approval of the merger, the FCC has said ‘no’ to requiring XM-Sirius to include HD Radio receivers in all new satellite radios. But the approval did include some requirements.

Source: Inside Radio

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday formally approved Sirius Satellite Radio’s $3.3 billion buyout of former competitor XM Satellite Radio with conditions. [MORE]

Source: CNET

FCC commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate is expected to vote in favor of the merger today, giving the deal a majority approval vote. [MORE]

Source: Rolling Stone

The Federal Communications Commission was set to approve a merger between XM and Sirius on Thursday, a move that would end a nearly 18-month review of a deal that would essentially create a monopoly in satellite radio. [MORE]

Source: The New York Times

FCC commissioner Michael Copps, a longtime warrior against media consolidation, on Monday (July 21) voted against the proposed Sirius, XM satellite radio merger, a decision that has lingered at the FCC for more than 410 days. [MORE]

Source: Billboard.biz