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FCC Fines Expo Vendor $750K for Blocking Wireless Hotspots

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In a second enforcement action this week, the agency announced it would fine Smart City Holdings, LLC—a provider of telecommunications services to hotels and conference centers—for blocking portable hotspots at convention facilities around the country. “It “We are not gatekeepers to the internet.”

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Transportation Group Hopes Annual List Guides Infrastructure Decisions

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Where infrastructure decisions are made, we hope empirical data is utilized,” said Rebecca Brewster, ATRI president and COO, during a press conference call. Cincinnati; and Los Angeles. The Trump administration reportedly has identified about 50 priority infrastructure projects , including highway upgrades.

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Wednesday Buzz: Facebook Ups Its Events Game

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Need to promote your next conference or fundraiser? Fresh off its launch yesterday, the feature can be seen by iOS-based users in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. The massive social network will now curate hot events in a new feature box.