[Infowarrior] - FCC to Marriott: Never try to block Wi-Fi again

[Richard Forno]

(c/o JC)

FCC to Marriott: Never try to block Wi-Fi again
By David Goldma

http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/27/technology/fcc-wifi-hotel/index.html

Net neutrality explained, once & for all

NEW YORK (CNNMoney)

After Marriott blocked Wi-Fi hotspots in parts of its hotels, the FCC sent a stern warning: don't even think about trying that again.

"The Communications Act prohibits anyone from ... interfering with authorized radio communications, including Wi-Fi," said FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler in a statement. "Marriott's request seeking the FCC's blessing to block guests' use of non-Marriott networks is contrary to this basic principle."

Wheeler pointed out that the FCC's Enforcement Bureau fined Marriott (MAR) $600,000 for blocking Wi-Fi, and said the agency will fine other hotels if they try anything similar. 


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