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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.
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Like another E-Rate expansion last year, the order passed along party lines.
E-Rate
ISPs are concerned E-Rate funded Wi-Fi hotspots will be used for social media.
Digital Inclusion
The controversial expansion of E-Rate funds is expected to be approved at the FCC's July 18 open meeting
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An AT&T subsidiary argues it should not be subject to higher penalties for false remibursement claims.
Jessica Rosenworcel
A proposed $200 million pilot program was approved by a 3-2 vote
Jessica Rosenworcel
Industry advocates want clarification as the FCC moves ahead with cybersecurity funding for educational institutions
Jessica Rosenworcel
The FCCs responsibility is to keep universal services in line with evolving telecommunications, Rosenworcel says.
Education
The bill would also bar kids under 13 from creating social media accounts.
FCC
Heritage Foundation assers no correlation between the provision of Wi-Fi hotspots and improved educational outcomes.
Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
Funding
The Technology in the Parks Act would also put parks in line for used computers and equipment from federal agencies.
FCC
The FCC’s proposal would allow schools and libraries to request E-Rate funding to support remote connectivity.
Universal Service
The commission took action on expanding E-Rate, maternal health data, and opening the 6 GHz band.
FCC
GOP lawmakers want new FCC commissioner to reject E-Rate expansion.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel on Monday introduced the ‘Learn Without Limits’ initiative to update the E-Rate program
Broadband Mapping and Data
Sohn added the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia could challenge net neutrality rules.