Wireless Woes: Is the FCC Stripping Free Wi-Fi from School Kids and Library Patrons?

On Friday, September 5, 2025, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sparked significant debate by announcing potential plans to discontinue funding for free Wi-Fi on school buses and for library mobile hotspot lending programs. Table of Contents FCC Chair Brendan Carr, elevated by President Donald Trump, declared two key Biden-era E-Rate expansions unlawful. This proposal […]