Any ideas what is going to happen when they merge? Will they just combine thier programming? How about our Z1/Z2's?

No. Ask again in a year IF the merger goes through

yeah the merger isnt even close to happening yet. Ask again when the Z4 comes out.

No one is sure what they will or will not combine or do. But they are where they are due to their current customer base and there is no way they are going to screw their current customers. They might but I'm thinking they will take care of the current subscribers.

Straight from the horses mouth:

http://www.xmradio.com/merger/news.xmc

As you may have heard, XM and Sirius recently announced they will merge to form the nation's premier audio entertainment service. We know you have some questions, and we'd like to answer some of them here.

How will this merger benefit me as a customer? »

Will my existing radio continue to work after the companies merge? »

I want to buy a second radio; should I wait for the new models? »

Will I continue to enjoy my current programming after the merger? »

What should I expect in terms of subscription costs after the merger? »

Why sign up with XM now if I'm going to get the best of both worlds? »

Read the Press Release »

How will this merger benefit me as a customer?

As a part of the XM Nation, you can already hear great programming wherever you are. But soon, you'll be able to hear even more. After we join forces, you'll have more choices with access to a mix of programming from both services at better pricing.

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Will my existing radio continue to work after the companies merge?

You'll be able to use the exact same satellite radio that you are listening to now, after the merger takes place and for the life of your radio. That's the XM Customer Promise.

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I want to buy a second radio; should I wait for the new models?

You'll be able to hear new programming on your current radio. And since we have great pricing deals on second radios now, so no need to wait!

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Will I continue to enjoy my current programming after the merger?

We will combine programming where we overlap, but the unique XM shows you love are here to stay.

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What should I expect in terms of subscription costs after the merger?

We will not raise the cost of your current XM subscription cost. We plan to add lower-tiers of pricing, and premium packages of service as we expand our programming, but your current package will stay the same.

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Why sign up with XM now if I'm going to get the best of both worlds?

While we have agreed to join forces with SIRIUS, we're still the only place to hear the ump yell "play ball" or the other 169 other channels of unique entertainment, like Artist Confidential, Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan, The Bob Edwards Show, Opie and Anthony and Oprah & Friends.

Do we really need another topic on the same thing?

Do we really need another topic on the same thing?

they announced their plans to merge. They still hvae to get FCC approval.