Marriott Offers Free WiFi After $600K FCC Fine for Blocking It
By Marriott, November 21, 2014
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THEN
Think hotels are deliberately blocking your personal Wi-Fi networks so you’ll buy theirs?
No, it’s not just a conspiracy theory. It turns out the federal government is concerned about it, too.
Marriott has agreed to pay a $600,000 fine after the Federal Communications Commission found the company blocked consumer Wi-Fi networks last year during an event at a hotel and conference center in Nashville.
At the same time, Marriott was charging exhibitors and others as much as $1,000 per device to access the hotel’s wireless network, the FCC announced Friday.
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Starting January 15, Marriott Rewards will offer free in-room Wi-Fi to all Marriott Rewards members who book directly on Marriott.com, Marriott’s mobile app, 1-800 MARRIOTT, or through a Marriott hotel. As a member, you’ll be able to connect at over 3,800 hotels across 70 countries worldwide. See Terms including non-participating hotels.
Gold and Platinum Elite members will continue to enjoy an additional benefit – free enhanced Wi-Fi where available. This enhanced service is perfect for downloading large files faster or streaming movies.
