XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today issued the following comment on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision adopting new rules for digital audio broadcasting:

“The FCC decision underlines that HD radio on the AM/FM bands provide a real alternative to satellite, and that the current audio entertainment market is broad, robust and competitive. The decision will raise competition to a new level by stimulating the growth in HD radio stations (now 1200), enhancing its offerings to consumers and establishing a process for free radio to offer a paid subscription service for the first time.”

Elvis Costello had his own things to say about the broadcasting industry.