A federal mandate that all new cellphones come with a built-in FM radio chip?

A long-running dispute in the U.S. between radio broadcasters and the recording industry over music royalties has taken an unexpected turn with a proposed settlement that threatens to drag the mobile phone industry into the ring. Canadian Business reports.

The compromise under discussion by radio broadcasters, recording labels and recording artists could include a federal mandate that all new cellphones come with a built-in FM radio chip. While a deal is far from final, the prospect that the government could dictate a key design decision for such a ubiquitous consumer device has alarmed electronics manufacturers and wireless providers.

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emily | 8:36 AM | Radio Phones |
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