I’m a little late to this, but the FCC has shot down, in no uncertain terms, efforts by Logan International Airport to block free Wi-Fi options that compete with its own $8/day service. In a rare unanimous decision, the Commission ruled in favor of Continental Airlines, which had sought to offer a free Wi-Fi option in its first-class lounge area but was told by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), which runs the airport, that only one service could be offered throughout the entire facility.
Continental asked the FCC to rule on the dispute because the airport authorities cited Commission regulations in barring the competitive Wi-Fi options. The Commission’s ruling didn’t mince words — it rebuked Massport straight down the line, particularly on bogus interference and safety issues. Glenn Fleishman has this detailed explanation of the decision.
Cynthia Brumfield at 8:55 PM|Comments(0)
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