Exhibit 16.1
November 17, 2008
Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of the Chief Accountant
100 F Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: | WorldSpace, Inc. File No. 000-51466 |
Dear Sir or Madam:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of WorldSpace, Inc. dated October 27, 2008, and agree with such statements concerning our Firm contained therein.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Grant Thornton LLP
McLean, Virginia