National Association of Broadcasters President Gordon Smith (right) said the FCC's call for a spectrum giveback is sort of like that scene in "The Godfather" -- an offer broadcasters can't refuse. In an interview with Broadcasting & Cable, Smith also had harsh words about FCC Chair Reed Hundt's recent revelations that the agency decided in 1994 to push broadband over broadcast. "Frankly, I was rather offended, as a former member of the Senate Commerce Committee, that his secret musings were never shared with the elected representatives of the American people as it relates to such a profound policy change," Smith said. "I think it was alarming and deeply disappointing, and every member of Congress should be offended by it."
Apr 12, 2010
Spectrum giveback concerns NAB president
National Association of Broadcasters President Gordon Smith (right) said the FCC's call for a spectrum giveback is sort of like that scene in "The Godfather" -- an offer broadcasters can't refuse. In an interview with Broadcasting & Cable, Smith also had harsh words about FCC Chair Reed Hundt's recent revelations that the agency decided in 1994 to push broadband over broadcast. "Frankly, I was rather offended, as a former member of the Senate Commerce Committee, that his secret musings were never shared with the elected representatives of the American people as it relates to such a profound policy change," Smith said. "I think it was alarming and deeply disappointing, and every member of Congress should be offended by it."