FCC Mandates for FM Chips in Smartphones 'Deader Than a Door Nail,' Shapiro Says

The idea that the FCC should pass mandates requiring FM chips in smartphones, as United Methodist Communications urged the commission to do (see [Ref:1410150101]), "is deader than a door nail," CEA President Gary Shapiro emailed us Thursday. "Even broadcasters say they are not seeking government action on this. The marketplace is resolving this and many cell phones with radio options are available for purchase, plus most cars have radios."