FCC Proposes Fining Hilton for Not Cooperating in Wi-Fi Blocking Investigation


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Marriott guests didn't take the chain's Wi-Fi-blocking practice sitting down and fought back, with Marriott International ultimately getting fined $600,000. What makes Hilton Worldwide think it can evade the same fate?
The Federal Communications Commission announced today that it's proposing to fine Hilton Worldwide Holdings $25,000 for not providing evidence related to a Wi-Fi blocking investigation involving the hotel. In today's order, the FCC directs Hilton to immediately provide essential information and documents about its Wi-Fi management practices and warns the company that it may face a significantly higher fine for any continued obstructi