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See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).

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NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:

January 27, 2015

Neil Grace, 202-418-0506

Email: neil.grace@fcc.gov

FCC CHAIRMAN TOM WHEELER STATEMENT ON

PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM HOTEL WI-FI BLOCKING

"Consumers must get what they pay for. The Communications Act prohibits anyone from willfully or

maliciously interfering with authorized radio communications, including Wi-Fi. Marriott's request

seeking the FCC's blessing to block guests' use of non-Marriott networks is contrary to this basic

principle. Protecting consumers from this kind of interference is a priority area for the FCC Enforcement

Bureau. The Enforcement Bureau recently imposed a $600,000 fine on Marriott for this kind of conduct,

and the FCC will continue to enforce the Communications Act if others act similarly."

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