The Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library and school Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who say the move will make it more difficult for people who are low-income or live in rural areas to access the internet. The 2-1 vote reverses a Biden-era expansion of the discounts that allowed schools and libraries use E-rate funds for school bus Wi-Fi and hotspots so people could go online outside of schools and libraries.
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