Unlocking the trapped FM receiver in your smart phone

While Norway prepares to shut down FM, one group-the National Association of Broadcasters-is trying to unlock FM receivers in smart phones; receivers built into smart phones, but not allowed to be activated.

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Benn, for sharing this report from NPR's All Tech Considered:

UPDATE: KQED posts this tutorial on activating your FM receiver chip by contacting your mobile phone provider.