Should FM Radios be required in mobile phones?

GigaOm is reporting that the National Association of Broadcasters is proposing that the U.S. government require FM radios be included in all mobile phones. The proposal is part of a possible resolution to a dispute between radio broadcasters and the music industry over music royalties. The dispute has been over the music industry’s desire to have broadcasters, who only pay royalties to songwriters, to also pay royalties to record labels and performers.

Presumably, the leap to requiring FM radios in mobile phones is an attempt to remain relevant by having the radios in devices that everyone carries.

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