Groups Seek More Time to Comment on Proposal to Fund Wi-Fi Hot Spots
The State E-rate Coordinators’ Alliance and the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition asked the FCC to extend comment deadlines on a November NPRM that proposes schools and libraries be allowed to seek funding from the E-rate program for Wi-Fi…
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hot spots and wireless internet access services that can be used off-premises (see 2311090028). The groups asked for an extension of the comment deadline from Jan. 8 to Jan. 26 and replies from Jan. 22 to Feb. 9. Additional time would “ensure a comprehensive record is developed to inform the Commission’s development of a report and order,” they said in a filing posted Wednesday in docket 21-31.