FM radio mandatory on all smartphones, can’t be disabled: Government
The advisory was issued by the 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 function or feature should not be disabled or deactivated if it is inbuilt into mobile phones. Moreover, if it is not included in mobile phones, the feature should be included in the device.
FM radio mode of real-time communication
According to the IT ministry, there has been a significant decline in mobile phones with FM radio in recent years. This has severely impacted the lower-income population who rely on free FM radio services and also hampers the government’s ability to send out real-time information during emergencies, disasters, and calamities. The IT ministry has expressed their opinions for speedy, and reliable communication via FM-enabled mobile phones, in addition to the standalone radio sets and car receivers, during a disaster as it can save precious lives and livelihoods.
The advisory cited the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which has in the past recommended enabling radio in mobile phones. As per the ITU, radio broadcasting is one of the oldest, most effective, and most powerful ways to provide early warnings and alerts to the public during emergencies and disasters. Therefore, there is a need for fast, reliable communication through FM-enabled mobile phones during disasters, in addition to standalone radio sets and car receivers, to save lives, protect livelihoods, and prepare people to cope better with disasters.
This move by the Indian government is a step towards providing access to important information and entertainment services to all citizens, particularly those in rural and remote areas.
The advisory was issued by the 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 function or feature should not be disabled or deactivated if it is inbuilt into mobile phones. Moreover, if it is not included in mobile phones, the feature should be included in the device.
FM radio mode of real-time communication
According to the IT ministry, there has been a significant decline in mobile phones with FM radio in recent years. This has severely impacted the lower-income population who rely on free FM radio services and also hampers the government’s ability to send out real-time information during emergencies, disasters, and calamities. The IT ministry has expressed their opinions for speedy, and reliable communication via FM-enabled mobile phones, in addition to the standalone radio sets and car receivers, during a disaster as it can save precious lives and livelihoods.
The advisory cited the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which has in the past recommended enabling radio in mobile phones. As per the ITU, radio broadcasting is one of the oldest, most effective, and most powerful ways to provide early warnings and alerts to the public during emergencies and disasters. Therefore, there is a need for fast, reliable communication through FM-enabled mobile phones during disasters, in addition to standalone radio sets and car receivers, to save lives, protect livelihoods, and prepare people to cope better with disasters.
This move by the Indian government is a step towards providing access to important information and entertainment services to all citizens, particularly those in rural and remote areas.
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