[OPLIN 4cast] OPLIN 4cast #418: Jamming hotspots, Episode 2

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OPLIN 4cast #418: Jamming hotspots, Episode 2
December 31st, 2014

Marriott logoA couple of months ago, we published a /4cast/ post about 
"Jamming hotspots" <http://www.oplin.org/4cast/?p=4954> and the big fine 
the Marriott hotel chain had to pay the Federal Communications 
Commission after people complained that Marriott was blocking the mobile 
hotspots those people were trying to set up in convention centers, to 
bypass the (expensive) Marriott Wi-Fi. Well, the fine is not the end of 
the story. Marriott and the hotel industry had already formally asked 
the FCC to change their rules and allow them to block mobile hotspots, 
and that request has now drawn some significant opposition. As we noted 
before, all of this could be of interest to technicians responsible for 
maintaining library Wi-Fi networks.

  * Hotels ask FCC for permission to block guests' personal Wi-Fi
    hotspots
    <http://www.pcworld.com/article/2862472/hotel-group-asks-fcc-for-permission-to-block-some-outside-wifi.html>
    (PC World | Grant Gross) "Back in August, Marriott, business partner
    Ryman Hospitality Properties and trade group the American Hotel and
    Lodging Association asked the FCC to clarify
    <http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=60000986872> [pdf] when
    hotels can block outside Wi-Fi hotspots in order to protect their
    internal Wi-Fi services. In that petition, the hotel group asked the
    agency to 'declare that the operator of a Wi-Fi network does not
    violate [U.S. law] by using FCC-authorized equipment to monitor and
    mitigate threats to the security and reliability of its network,'
    even when taking action causes interference to mobile devices. The
    comment period for the petition ended Friday, so now it's up to the
    FCC to either agree to Marriott's petition or disregard it."
  * Google, Cisco, Microsoft, others weigh in on Marriott's Wi-Fi
    network management petition
    <http://www.fiercewireless.com/tech/story/google-cisco-microsoft-others-weigh-marriotts-wi-fi-network-management-peti/2014-12-23>
    (FierceWirelessTech | Monica Alleven) "To support their argument,
    the hotel industry petitioners referred to a number of network
    management practices at more than 20 public and private
    universities, many of which use various techniques to ensure network
    performance. 'In every single policy cited, the university reserves
    the right to limit use of its own network,' Google said in its
    filing. For instance, Duke University places restrictions on users
    of excessive bandwidth on its network; Georgetown prohibits the use
    of its proprietary network for illegally sharing music or consuming
    excessive amounts of storage. But these types of practices are
    targeting the university's own network. 'None of the schools
    prohibit students, faculty or guests from accessing other networks
    not managed by the university itself, as petitioners seek permission
    to do,' Google said in the filing."
  * Google, wireless industry not down with Marriott's Wi-Fi blocking
    plan
    <http://recode.net/2014/12/22/google-wireless-industry-not-down-with-marriotts-wi-fi-blocking-plan/>
    (Re/code | Amy Schatz) "The wireless industry's trade group, CTIA,
    noted <http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/comment/view?id=60001006018> that
    wireless phones or other gadgets that use Wi-Fi have 'equal rights
    to use unlicensed spectrum; no single entity may intentionally
    prevent others from using that spectrum.' 'The public is best served
    by increasing the potential for these networks, not allowing an
    individual Wi-Fi network manager unilaterally to shut them down,'
    CTIA told the FCC. Wi-Fi networks run on unlicensed airwaves, which
    means that anyone can use them."
  * Why Google Inc & Microsoft Corporation are fighting Marriott
    International Inc
    <http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/why-google-inc-googl-microsoft-corporation-msft-are-fighting-marriott-international-inc-mar-337110/>
    (Insider Monkey | Solon Harmony B. Dolor) "In the first place, why
    should Marriott block people from using their own smartphones (or
    tablets and dedicated mobile Wi-Fi devices) as Wi-Fi hotspots just
    so they can turn around and charge $14.95 per day (nearly $20 if you
    get the 'enhanced' Wi-Fi connection option) for internet
    connectivity? However, it can be safely assumed too that Google Inc
    and Microsoft Corporation are willing to take on Marriott
    International Inc because they see that this could be precedent to
    help them fight other businesses or organizations that plan to do
    the same. In essence, they are against deterrents to people going
    online because they want people to continue to use their services."

*/Articles from Ohio Web Library <http://ohioweblibrary.org>:/*

  * Solving the "Spectrum Crunch" unlicensed spectrum on a high-fiber
    diet.
    <http://web.b.ebscohost.com.proxy.oplin.org/ehost/detail/detail?sid=2ad9c657-8cd8-4057-aeef-3e8b9013b98d%40sessionmgr110&vid=0&hid=118&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=cph&AN=96018855>
    (/Computer & Internet Lawyer/, June 2014, p15-28 | Michael Calabrese)
  * Turning hotspots into dollars.
    <http://web.b.ebscohost.com.proxy.oplin.org/ehost/detail/detail?sid=0271463d-94c2-4094-979f-d9ebea771f95%40sessionmgr113&vid=2&hid=118&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=buh&AN=98485412>
    (/Multichannel News/, 9/22/2014, p24 | Mike Farrell)
  * FCC fines Marriott $600,000 for alleged jamming of Wi-Fi hotspots.
    <http://web.a.ebscohost.com.proxy.oplin.org/ehost/detail/detail?sid=3784cef8-cd84-4581-bc80-72a4a7110d53%40sessionmgr4001&vid=0&hid=4109&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=buh&AN=99417713>
    (/Computer & Internet Lawyer/, Dec. 2014, p29)

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