[grc] AT&T Activation of FM Chips

[juice at whidbey.com]

Its about time!
Tom.

http://www.nab.org/documents/newsRoom/pressRelease.asp?id=3751 [1]

NAB STATEMENT ON AT&T ACTIVATION OF FM CHIPS ON ANDROID SMARTPHONES

	WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the announcement that AT&T will
include FM Chip activation in their 2016 device specifications for
Android smartphones, the following statement can be attributed to NAB
President and CEO Gordon Smith: 

	"Today marks a new beginning in mobile technology with the agreement
by a global iconic brand, AT&T, to light up the FM receiver chips in
all of its future Android smartphones. With this decision, AT&T's
customers become the biggest beneficiaries, giving them access to
local radio news, entertainment, weather, and failsafe emergency alert
connectivity. With access to apps like NextRadio, AT&T's listeners
will also enjoy song tagging and interactivity features that have
become increasingly popular with younger listeners.  

	"America's broadcasters salute AT&T's decision to serve its customers
through collaboration with America's local radio stations. Bravo!"  

	AT&T's announcement today follows a 2013 announcement [2] from Sprint
to activate FM chips on select Android and Windows smartphones. 

	ABOUT NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy
association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and
television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs.
Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters
to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize
new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org [3].


Links:
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[1] http://www.nab.org/documents/newsRoom/pressRelease.asp?id=3751
[2]
http://newsroom.sprint.com/news-releases/sprint-customers-to-enjoy-local-fm-radio-on-smartphones-via-fm-radio-chip.htm
[3] http://www.nab.org