We've always been hearing about satellite radio over cellphones, but this is the first real time-line I've seen - of course as stated by RBC analyst David Bank written in a client note today:
"In three years there are likely to be three major distribution channels - OEM, aftermarket and cell phone operators."
In three years, cell phones will be a major distribution channel? Interesting.
"Remaining hurdles to cell phone integration involve form factor requirements, chip sets, power drain, battery life, heat dissipation and antenna performance," the analyst said.
"However, these technological hurdles are being rapidly overcome. The antenna on XM's current Helix product gives very acceptable performance."
[Forbes]
Ditto on the need for music on cell phones. Along with photos, MP3 and all that crap. I wish they'd just concentrate on engineering a better phone that performs well for what it should do, being a "phone". If you want anything else, go buy it.