This is only a piece of the solution, and represents a transparent attempt by both cable operators and TV manufacturers to avoid an FCC rule desperately needed by consumers.

Moving forward to make this pre-determined solution now would eliminate the opportunity for broad-based public input.

Until there's a selection, NAB is not commenting.

At the convention we've got almost 113,000 people from all walks of communication. The industry now represents broadcasting, the Internet, streaming media, multimedia and video post-production. So this truly is a convergence marketplace.

We can't remain stagnant. Look what happened to television, the Internet. Everything changes.

We believe satellite radio companies were licensed for national radio programming services exclusively.