FCC chairman leads "cruel" vote to take Wi-Fi access away from school kids
12 hours ago
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- FCC voted to end funding for programs aiding schoolchildren and library patrons' Internet access.
- Programs included Wi-Fi hotspots for off-premises use and Wi-Fi on school buses.
- FCC Chairman Carr claims Biden-era orders exceeded FCC authority.
- Decision was made with a 2-1 vote, split along party lines.
- Carr argues Congress only temporarily authorized hotspot funding during the pandemic.
- Critics label the move as 'cruel,' citing benefits of Internet access for learning.
- Carr emphasizes parental control and supervision over children's Internet access.