Marriot decides to obey wireless laws

gurps_npc writes: Marriot Hotels had been illegally blocking Wifi hotspots in Nashville. They thought they owned the airwaves inside their hotel and wanted to charge guests for using them. They claimed to be 'surprised' they were breaking the law. Other hotels have complained to the FCC, asking for permission to do it legally.

The FCC had fined Marriot $600,000 for their actions, among other things.

They have stopped their illegal blockage, in part because of public backlash and in part because the government told them they were criminals.