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Marriott Stops Blocking Wi-Fi Hotspots

2015-01-18 13:21:49| Wireless - Topix.net

It may have taken a $600,000 fine and near-universal condemnation from guests, the media, and the U.S. government, but Marriott Hotels seems to have finally gotten the message. The hotel chain announced Wednesday that it would end its practice of blocking guests' access to Wi-Fi hotspots.

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Marriott Reverses Personal WiFi Blocking

2015-01-16 02:23:02| Wireless - Topix.net

Marriott Hotels will no longer prevent guests from using their personal wireless access points, but it will continue exploring security solutions. Marriott Hotels was slow to realize it would never be able to prevent guests from accessing their personal WiFi hotspots.

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Marriott backs off plan to block guests' Wi-Fi hotspots

2015-01-15 22:14:33| Wireless - Topix.net

Hotel operator Marriott International has backed off its request to block some outside Wi-Fi hotspots inside its facilities, saying the company has responded to customer feedback. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission in October levied a US $600,000 fine on Marriott for blocking outside Wi-Fi hotspots at conference facilities.

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