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Originally Posted by kaoss_11
sprint tv plays radio stations so I dont understand
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- Sprint TV also uses cellular data and doesn't have much choice.
- The FM receiver uses much less power, and may get reception where where you cannot get cellular data.
- Local sports games are not commonly broadcast on Sprint TV/Radio, they are on FM.
- Some gyms broadcast TV audio on FM only.
- During a natural disaster (hurricane, earthquake, etc.), cellular service is likely to be overloaded or non-existent, FM radio is likely to work much better to get needed information.
- The FM receiver is capable of receiving RDS data (short text snippets: traffic data, emergency vehicle alerts, local info) which a GPS app may be able to make use of.
Additionally..
- We know that our phones have the capability to receive FM broadcasts, whether or not it is disabled is irrelevant. As tech geeks, we want the feature to work.