Reply #51: The one thing you can be certain of is change. Nobody will be

[mcscajun]

completely happy. On the plus side, certain a la carte offerings sound likely out of this merger.

Greater Programming and Content Choices -- The combined company is committed to consumer choice, including offering consumers the ability to pick and choose the channels and content they want on a more a la carte basis. The combined company will also provide consumers with a broader selection of content, including a wide range of commercial-free music channels, exclusive and non-exclusive sports coverage, news, talk, and entertainment programming. Together, XM and SIRIUS will be able to improve on products such as real-time traffic and rear-seat video and introduce new ones such as advanced data services including enhanced traffic, weather and infotainment offerings.
http://xmradio.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases...

Until the merger is completed, everything stays as is.