Why does marriott charge for internet

But Marriott said last week that it is only interested in blocking access to Mi-Fi devices in its conference spaces -- not its hotel rooms or lobbies.

In order to avoid pricey hotel Wi-Fi charges, many guests opt to use their data allotment from their cell phone provider, connecting their laptops to the Internet via their smartphones. Related: Google fights Marriott's plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots.

Though Marriott says it is willing to concede those fees to Mi-Fi devices, its conference spaces present a different story.

The hotel chain said that conference attendees can launch cyberattacks on the company's network or disrupt Wi-Fi service for the conference or guests using Wi-Fi hotspots.

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