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Marriott Abandons FCC Petition for Hotel Wi-Fi Blocking

2015-02-01 22:01:01| PC Magazine Wireless Networking Product Guide

And so ends Marriott's attempt to force you to use its Wi-Fi (exclusively).

Marriott is no longer fighting for permission to block WiFi hotspots

2015-02-01 02:53:03| Wireless - Topix.net

Marriott wants you to know that it's completely done trying to block guests' personal WiFi connections -- it has even given up convincing the FCC to give it permission to do so, a spokesperson told Engadget. The company already announced that it won't be keeping people from using their own MiFis and hotspots in hotel rooms, but its official statement at that time said it "will continue to look to the FCC to clarify appropriate security measures network operators."

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FCC to Marriott: Never try to block Wi-Fi again

2015-01-27 23:29:23| Wireless - Topix.net

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.

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Ashford Trust Buys Memphis Marriott East

2015-01-22 22:34:40| Jewelry - Topix.net

Ashford Hospitality Trust of Dallas has purchased the 232-room M emphis Marriott East here for $43 million. The deal calculates out to $187,500 per key.

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