May 27, 2005 • 1 min read

Satellite radio could be added to MP3 players

Sirius boss Mel Karmazin says MP3 players with built-in satellite radio are possible, with Apple a potential partner, though no deal is on the table.

The boss of US satellite radio network Sirius, Mel Karmazin, has said he reckons MP3 players that come with built in satellite radios will become a reality, and that Apple might be a partner on such a device, but added that no such deal between his company and any MP3 player is currently on the table. Speaking to investors in New York he said "Will there be MP3 players that include satellite radio? Sure. The technology's easy", before alluding to a meeting with Apple boss Steve Jobs. However he stressed that a satellite enabled MP3 player was not currently a top priority.

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