Sirius will evaluate their programming choices, eliminate some channels, merge others. The al la carte packages will offer choices in programming and cost differences. I for instance hate sports so would welcome not having to pay for it if that is a possibility. As to what they will do, only they know. As for Direct TV and XM, I guess either they will renegotiate a contract or eliminate the association all together. I can't see it being a worthy investment for Sirius. I too have Direct TV and that was my only exposure to XM. Thank God they are going away as I found the channels unlistenable.