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Jessica Rosenworcel
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel speaks about the Affordable Connectivity Program in Washington, D.C. in February 2022. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)

FCC seeks to expand E-Rate program to fund Wi-Fi hotspots

Two FCC commissioners have expressed dissent against the proposed changes to the E-Rate program, arguing they would extend powers beyond the scope of the agency.
(L to R) Rob Sokota, president of link solutions for ZenFi; Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro; La Colmena Executive Director Yesenia Mata, NYC CTO Matthew Fraser, and LinkNYC CEO Nick Colvin at the opening of the Staten Island Gigabit Center on April 18, 2023. (Andres Lopez-Ovejero / NYC Office of Technology and Innovation)

Fifth NYC Gigabit Center opens in Staten Island

New York City opened the Staten Island Gigabit Center, rounding out the city's efforts install Wi-Fi access centers in each borough.
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