Satillite Radio
Satillite Radio
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Why would the government care about a Monopoly of Satellite Radio?
I could see if it was a nessity to have like water, food, gas, or electric. But if I cant hear Howard Stern talking in my car I'm sure I can make it though the day. If the Merger happens between XM and Sirius and they think they could raise prices no one will buy them. Its as simple as that. So...Why would the government care about a Monopoly of Satillite Radio?
Monopolies in one sector spread into other sectors, and ultimately stifle innovation and overall industry growth. basically, it leads to behavior that would fall afoul of the anti-trust rules and regs.
A good recent example of thisin the Entertainment Area is Cler Channel Radio. They have achieved a near dominant position in Terrestrial radio, to the point that some major cities have 5 or more of the top stations owned by the same conglomerate.
CC has also branched out to major positions in other related ares: advertising (billboards) and concert promotion. Probably certain Real estate sectors too. Music and film production and distributon are also within their bailiwick.
Clear Channel was probably both the inspiration and cause for the development of Sat Radio in the first place.
I haven't had a chance to get into the details, but Clear Channel appears poised to be take private. OTTOMH, I think that means it is likely it will be split apart again, which could be interesting for terrestrial radio....
This is a complex question, and this is but a nutshell of the answer....
In general, US policies in this regard are set or driven by the Telecommunications Act.
Steve Earle-Satellite Radio