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Last updated: May 8th, 2023 at 08:44 UTC+02:00
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The advisory states that all smartphones that are to be sold in India should mandatorily have the FM radio enabled by default. With this move, the Indian government aims to bridge the digital divide and make radio services accessible to people residing in rural and remote areas. Moreover, FM radio, being a low-cost and reliable mode of communication, can be helpful in making emergency announcements.
According to the report, the advisory was issued by the Indian government to the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) along with the Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology (MAIT). The IT ministry has advised that the FM radio feature should not be disabled on smartphones if it is inbuilt. Also, if a smartphone doesn't come with an FM radio feature, manufacturers have to include it on such devices.
The advisory also cites the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which has suggested enabling mobile phone radio. This will help the lower-income population in the country get access to free entertainment as well as real-time emergency information or government announcements. So, get ready to welcome back FM radio on your Samsung and other phones.
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