FCC chair teams up with Ted Cruz to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

The article discusses the ongoing issue surrounding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to end a program that provided Wi-Fi hotspots to schoolchildren. The FCC chair, Ajit Pai, has teamed up with Senator Ted Cruz to block the continuation of this program, which was crucial for students to access online education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article notes that Cruz's bill to stop the program has stalled in Congress, but the FCC is now taking steps to end the program on its own. This decision has been met with criticism from advocates who argue that the program is vital for ensuring equitable access to online learning, especially for students from low-income families. The article highlights the potential impact of this move on the education of millions of students who rely on these Wi-Fi hotspots to participate in remote learning. It suggests that the FCC's decision may be driven by political considerations rather than the needs of the communities it serves.