Hofstra banned reporters from using hotspots at debate, charged $200 for wifi

[nstj]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/09/27/presidential_debate_wifi_ripoff/

[Retr0spectrum]

Assuming they weren't signal jamming, they should be within their rights to prevent people from transmitting on their private property.

My impression is that OP's title is innacurate - 4G was not restricted, but creating your own hotspot was in violation of their policies.

[nstj → Retr0spectrum]

edit: updated title.