Editing XM Satellite Radio (section)

=== 2006–2010 ===
In January 2006, XM began broadcasting ''Fox News Talk''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/xm-launching-fox-news-talk/8179/|title=XM Launching "Fox News Talk"|website=www.adweek.com|language=en-US|access-date=October 3, 2019}}</ref> On January 9, XM won top honors at the 2006 [[Consumer Electronics Show]]. On February 9, XM announced a US$55 million, three-year deal with [[Oprah Winfrey]]'s [[Harpo Productions]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/oprah-xm-make-friends-83960/|title=Oprah, XM Make 'Friends'|website=www.adweek.com|language=en-US|access-date=October 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/39692/oprahs-deal-with-xm-ups-the-satellite-radio-ante.html|title=Oprah's Deal With XM Ups The Satellite Radio Ante|website=www.mediapost.com|language=en|access-date=October 3, 2019}}</ref>

In May 2006, the [[RIAA]] sued XM Satellite Radio over XM's new portable devices the [[Pioneer Inno|Inno]] and Helix,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB114782148515554753|title=Music Industry Sues XM Over Replay Device|last=McBride|first=Sarah|date=May 17, 2006|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=October 29, 2019|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660}}</ref> claiming that the devices corresponded to a downloading service. XM contended the devices were protected because they recorded similarly to a videotape,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2006/05/17/RIAA-sues-XM-over-recording-device/35291147896914/|title=RIAA sues XM over recording device|website=UPI|language=en|access-date=October 29, 2019}}</ref> allowing the consumer to record a portion of their broadcast similar to a [[VCR]], [[Digital video recorder|DVR]], or [[cassette player]] for later playback.<ref name=":2" /> On January 19, 2007, a district judge allowed the RIAA to proceed with the lawsuit, rejecting XM's defense that the conduct alleged in the complaint, if proved by the RIAA, would be immune under the Audio Home Recording Act of 1991.<ref name="riaa suit 2007">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/19/AR2007011901680_pf.html|title=Suit by Record Companies Against XM Going to Trial|last=Neumeister|first=Larry|date=January 20, 2007|access-date=January 20, 2007|agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

On July 24, 2006, Nate Davis, formerly of [[XO Communications]], was made the president and chief operating officer.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/1352096/nate-davis-named-xm-presidentcoo|title=Nate Davis Named XM President/COO|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 3, 2019}}</ref> In October, the XM-4 "''Blues''" satellite was launched atop a [[Zenit 3SL]] rocket.

On January 18, 2007, the [[Federal Communications Commission]] ruled that licensing regulations would prohibit a possible merger of XM and [[Sirius Satellite Radio]]. On February 19, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio announced they would [[XM Sirius Merger|merge]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/20/business/media/20radio.html|title=Merger Would End Satellite Radio's Rivalry|last1=Siklos|first1=Richard|date=February 20, 2007|work=The New York Times|access-date=December 19, 2019|last2=Sorkin|first2=Andrew Ross|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> On March 20, 2007, XM and Sirius filed a "Consolidated Application for Authority to Transfer Control" at the FCC. On July 24, XM announced that CEO Hugh Panero would leave the company in August, and that then-current President and COO Nate Davis would step in to serve as president and interim CEO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2007/digital/markets-festivals/hugh-panero-leaving-xm-radio-1117969086/|title=Hugh Panero leaving XM radio|last1=Triplett|first1=William|date=July 24, 2007|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=October 3, 2019}}</ref>

On March 24, 2008, the [[United States Department of Justice]] approved the merger of XM and Sirius Satellite Radio.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/business/25radio.html|title=Justice Dept. Approves XM Merger With Sirius|last=Shenon|first=Philip|date=March 25, 2008|work=The New York Times|access-date=October 3, 2019|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> On July 26, the FCC approved the XM-Sirius merger<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/26/business/media/26radio.html|title=Merger of Sirius and XM Approved by F.C.C.|agency=The Associated Press|date=July 26, 2008|work=The New York Times|access-date=October 3, 2019|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> and on July 29, Sirius and XM officially merged as [[Sirius XM Radio]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/2008/07/sirius-xm-compl/|title=Sirius, XM Complete Merger|last=Buskirk|first=Eliot Van|date=July 29, 2008|magazine=Wired|access-date=October 3, 2019|issn=1059-1028}}</ref> XM Canada and Sirius Canada, subsidiaries of the parent companies, remained separate until April 2011.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2011/2011-240.htm|title=ARCHIVED – Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. and Sirius Canada Inc. – Change in effective control|last=Government of Canada|first=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)|date=April 11, 2011|website=crtc.gc.ca|access-date=October 3, 2019}}</ref>

In early 2009, Sirius XM prepared to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/11/technology/companies/11radio.html|title=Sirius XM Prepares for Possible Bankruptcy|last1=Sorkin|first1=Andrew Ross|date=February 10, 2009|work=The New York Times|access-date=October 3, 2019|last2=Kouwe|first2=Zachery|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> The company had a $1 billion debt obligation in 2009 and $175 million immediate obligation due February 17, 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idINN1136045120090211|title=Sirius falls on Ch. 11 possibility report|date=February 11, 2009|work=Reuters|access-date=October 3, 2019|language=en}}</ref> On November 12, Gary Parsons resigned as chairman and was replaced by Eddy W. Hartenstein, as the new non-executive chairman.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/sirius-xm-radio-chairman-gary-parsons-resigns-2009-11|title=Sirius XM Chairman Gary Parsons Quits|last=Frommer|first=Dan|website=Business Insider|access-date=October 3, 2019}}</ref>

On November 24, 2010, XM Canada and Sirius Canada announced plans to merge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/xm-sirius-to-merge-in-canada-1.892563|title=XM, Sirius to merge in Canada|date=November 24, 2010|website=CBC}}</ref>