WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Federal Communications Commission has issued a rule called: Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program; Partial Withdrawal.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Jan. 21 by Marlene Dortch, Secretary.
Summary: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) reconsiders the E-Rate Wi-Fi hotspot and services rules adopted in July 2024. Specifically, the Commission grants the petition for reconsideration filed by Maurine and Matthew Molak and finds that the best reading of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (the Communications Act) is that it does not permit funding of off-premises use of Wi-Fi hotspots and the associated wireless internet servi...