Pass legislation to turn on the FM radio chip in cell phones.

The Issue

Did you know that every cell phone In the US has an FM chip which can receive your local FM radio stations? The problem is that the cell phone companies have turned the chip off in an effort to force you to consume more data. The purpose of this petition is to tell lawmakers to create legislation to require the cell phone providers to turn on the FM chip in cell phones.  This will provide an equal playing field for terrestrial radio stations by unlocking the mobile interface while also giving consumers access to critical information during times of emergencies. When a hurricane strikes, radio is the only form of communication still able to reach the masses. It does not make sense that cell phone providers are blocking us from this free, potentially live saving content. Please sign this petition to tell your lawmakers to pass legislation that would require the FM chip to be turned on in mobile phones. 

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The Issue

Did you know that every cell phone In the US has an FM chip which can receive your local FM radio stations? The problem is that the cell phone companies have turned the chip off in an effort to force you to consume more data. The purpose of this petition is to tell lawmakers to create legislation to require the cell phone providers to turn on the FM chip in cell phones.  This will provide an equal playing field for terrestrial radio stations by unlocking the mobile interface while also giving consumers access to critical information during times of emergencies. When a hurricane strikes, radio is the only form of communication still able to reach the masses. It does not make sense that cell phone providers are blocking us from this free, potentially live saving content. Please sign this petition to tell your lawmakers to pass legislation that would require the FM chip to be turned on in mobile phones. 

The Decision Makers

U.S. Senate
5 Members
Charles Schumer
U.S. Senate - New York
Rand Paul
U.S. Senate - Kentucky
Ted Cruz
U.S. Senate - Texas
Former U.S. Senate
2 Members
Lamar Alexander
Former US Senate - Tennessee
Roy Blunt
Former US Senate - Missouri
U.S. House of Representatives
2 Members
Steve Scalise
U.S. House of Representatives - Louisiana 1st Congressional District
Linda Sánchez
U.S. House of Representatives - California 38th Congressional District
Nancy Pelosi
Former US House of Representatives - California-12
Donald J. Trump
Donald J. Trump
Former President of the United States

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Petition created on September 22, 2017