The FCC Says Venues Can’t Block Wi-Fi Hotspots What It Means for Event Planners

FCCVenuesCantBlockiWiFiRecent rulings by the FCC against Marriott and Smart City for attempting to block Wi-Fi hotspots have sparked interesting debates in our industry and have raised a lot of questions. The intent behind the FCC rulings is to protect the rights of individuals to use their own hotspots for Wi-Fi instead of being forced to pay to use the venue’s Wi-Fi network, usually at a much higher cost. But the ramifications of these rules (which have actually been in place for a long time but are just now being enforced) are both good and bad from the point of view of an Event Planner.

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The FCC Wi-Fi Crackdown and What It Means for Event Planners (3 Tips)

wifi greenRecent rulings by the FCC against Marriott and Smart City for attempting to block Wi-Fi hotspots have sparked debates in our industry and raised many questions.

Understanding the FCC Wi-Fi Ruling.

The intent behind the FCC rulings is to protect the rights of individuals to use their own hotspots for Wi-Fi instead of being forced to pay to use a venue’s Wi-Fi network, usually at a much higher cost. The ramifications of these rules (which have actually been in place for a long time but are just now being enforced) are both good and bad from the point of view of an Event Planner.

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