Senate approves Ted Cruz plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolchildren

Senate approves Ted Cruz plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolchildren

Senate vote nullifies FCC hotspot-lending program for kids without broadband.

Senate Passes 'Cruel' Republican Plan To Block Wi-Fi Hotspots For Schoolkids

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The US Senate today voted along party lines to kill a Federal Communications Commission program to distribute Wi-Fi hotspots to schoolchildren, with Democrats saying the Republican-led vote will make it harder for kids without reliable Internet ...

Supporters of FCC's E-rate Hot Spots Order to Fight On as Senate Proceeds With Rollback

Supporters of the FCC's July 2024 order allowing schools and libraries to use E-rate support for off-premises Wi-Fi hot spots and wireless internet services told us they will continue campaigning after the Senate cleared an initial procedural hurdle in considering...