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FCC Approves E-Rate for Wi-Fi Hotspots

Like another E-Rate expansion last year, the order passed along party lines.

Jake Neenan

Jul 18, 2024 — 3 min read

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at Thursday's open meeting

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to expand its E-Rate program, allowing schools and libraries to use subsidy funds on Wi-Fi hotspots for off-campus use.

E-Rate is one of four FCC subsidies housed in its $8-billion Universal Service Fund, which is funded by fees on voice providers. The program spends about $2 billion annually to support broadband and other telecom services for schools and libraries.

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