{"id":21191,"date":"2024-07-22T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/blog\/breaking-down-barriers-fcc-opens-doors-with-e-rate-wi-fi-hotspots\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T10:20:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:20:43","slug":"breaking-down-barriers-fcc-opens-doors-with-e-rate-wi-fi-hotspots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/fr\/blog\/breaking-down-barriers-fcc-opens-doors-with-e-rate-wi-fi-hotspots\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c9liminer les obstacles\u00a0: la FCC ouvre ses portes avec des points d'acc\u00e8s Wi-Fi E-Rate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Unlocking Digital Learning Everywhere<\/h3>\n

In a world where being connected matters, the FCC just handed students a powerful tool. On July 18, 2024, they voted to expand the E-Rate program, allowing schools to tap into federal funds for Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless services \u2014 both in and out of the classroom. Say goodbye to the homework gap!<\/p>\n

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E-Rate in a Nutshell<\/h3>\n

The E-Rate program has been around since the \u201990s, helping schools and libraries get online. Now it\u2019s leveling up.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Wi-Fi Hotspots get funding: Schools will be able to use E-Rate money to lend out Wi-Fi hotspots. Picture a student who once had connectivity issues when they left school grounds, now being able to finish homework at a relative\u2019s, community center, or home. It\u2019s like Wi-Fi magic.<\/li>\n
  2. Safety First: The FCC maintains everyone must still play safe online. So, E-Rate support aligns with the Children\u2019s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Protection matters. Educators must keep kids safe in the digital playground.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Lightspeed: Your Homework Gap Hero<\/h3>\n

    We\u2019re here to help! Lightspeed Systems provides IT teams the real-time device connectivity data to create an effective WiFi hotspot initiative. While the FCC finalizes how the new funding will be allocated, here is how Lightspeed Digital Insight\u2122<\/a> will allow you to build an effective program with the new funding:<\/p>\n