Marriott International will pay a $600,000 fine for jamming conference attendees’ WiFi networks at its Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, forcing them to pay hefty prices to use the hotel’s own connection. Frequent travelers often carry personal WiFi hotspots — tiny devices that can connect to the Internet via cellphone towers. For $50 a month, they can connect to the Internet on the move, often avoiding hefty fees charged by hotels, airports, and conference facilities. Last year,
For anyone who has been to ISTE or another BIG ed tech conference and felt like the wifi was too spendy, read this!
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