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Education, Library Groups Urge Senate to Protect FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Order

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2025 – National education groups are concerned that the Senate could prevent millions of people from accessing the internet with federal assistance. A coalition of 31 education and library groups urged senators in a letter Monday to reject a resolution by Sen.

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Huawei and Partners Drive Inclusive Education with All-Optical DigiSchools in Kenya

Developing Telecoms

According to data from the Communications Authority of Kenya, just 58% of Kenyans were connected to the Internet in 2024. From the legendary Maasai warriors to the annual great migration of wildebeest and zebra, Kenya has no lack of cultural and natural wonders.

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New Mexico Broadband Expansion Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

Broadband Breakfast

The “Broadband for Education” bill would transfer oversight of the state’s student educational network from the Public Schools Authority to the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion. Michelle Lujan Grisham ’s signature after passing the Legislature.

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Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2025 – With millions of Americans at risk of losing access to affordable phone and internet service, a coalition of major telecom industry groups has launched a new effort to pressure Congress to act on the Universal Service Fund before it collapses. million students.    Additionally, 7.6

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Libraries, school and others ask Senate to protect FCC wi-fi order

Blandin on Broadband

National education groups are concerned that the Senate could prevent millions of people from accessing the internet with federal assistance. A coalition of 31 education and library groups urged senators in a letter Monday to reject a resolution by Sen. Broadband Breakfast reports.

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Eutelsat connects one million Sub-Saharan Africans to satellite 

Total Telecom

This satellite, which became operational in late 2020, can provide these hotspots with Wi-Fi speeds ranging from 5 Mbps to 100 Mbps at affordable prices, bringing internet access to individuals, schools, businesses, and healthcare centres.

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Some Educators Urge FCC to Go Beyond Wi-Fi Hotspots

Broadband Breakfast

25, 2024 – Public school leaders and other education advocates give the Federal Communications Commission's Wi-Fi hotspots plan high marks, but they think the agency can still do better. WASHINGTON, Sept.

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