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I got this email from XM today, since I am both a XM and Sirius suscriber. From the sound of it, I actually feel better. I have been an XM listener since the beginning and with the RS4 became a new Sirius customer, but like a previous post, I still like XM better. However, there are various aspects of Sirius that I do like. Hopefully with the merger everyone can get the best of both worlds.


February 20, 2007


Dear XM Radio Subscriber:

We want to share with you some exciting news: Yesterday, in Washington DC, we announced
XM Radio will be merging with Sirius Satellite Radio to form the premier digital
audio service.

The merger will create a satellite radio company that will provide consumers across
the country with more and better premium radio programming. The combined company
will be able to compete better in what has become a very complex and dynamic entertainment
market.

Where today our exclusive contracts mean you had to choose between baseball and
football or Oprah and Martha Stewart, the new company will seek to ensure that in
the future, you will be able to access both companies' programming. And, once
we are fully integrated, those of you who have factory-installed satellite radio
will no longer be limited to the programming provided by the exclusive satellite
radio service chosen by their car manufacturer.

This merger should be completed in late 2007 or early in 2008. Throughout the year,
we will provide updates on how the merger is progressing and information will be
available at our website, www.xmradio.com.

Between today and the merger date, as well as during the period immediately after
the merger date, all of your services will remain the same. The channel lineup,
the customer service number, the great music technology, and the XM Radio web site
will all remain unchanged and there will be no disruption to service. But, if you
have questions, information will be available and maintained on our website, and
you can contact our Listener Care team at 800-XMRADIO, with questions and concerns.

XM Radio continues to be committed to providing you the highest quality audio entertainment
and customer service available today. After the merger, our new company will be
able to offer you the most exciting listening experience in radio.

Sincerely,

Hugh Panero
CEO, XM Satellite Radio