State Broadcasters Want FCC To Reject Reallocation of Spectrum

State broadcaster associations have joined the growing chorus of stakeholders trying to drive a stake into any contemplation of turning over their spectrum to the wireless industry, taking aim at the cable industry in the process. In comments to the Federal Communications Commission, state broadcast associations nationwide spoke with one voice, telling the FCC to "quickly and decisively reject calls for reallocation of television broadcast spectrum." They point out that current cable subscribers who "decide that the service is not worth the price" have the option of an inexpensive antenna if they want to stop paying for TV.