FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity
Read full article: FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivityThe Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library and school Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who say the move will make it more difficult for people who are low-income or live in rural areas to access the internet.
City’s ‘Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative’ will add cameras connected to Real Time Crime Center, free Wi-Fi to area parks
Read full article: City’s ‘Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative’ will add cameras connected to Real Time Crime Center, free Wi-Fi to area parksThe city of Jacksonville unveiled a “Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative” on Tuesday, which includes adding cameras connected to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Real-Time Crime Center and the city’s parks department to 12 local parks.
Wi-Fi woes: Factors that cripple your connection
Read full article: Wi-Fi woes: Factors that cripple your connectionThe average person in the US spends eight hours and five minutes using digital media and most of that is probably connected to Wi-fi. But in this increasingly connected world, what do you do if your Wi-Fi can’t keep up? There are some things that you can do to prevent your internet speed from slowing down any further.
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What is Wi-Fi 6 and do you need an upgrade at your house?
Read full article: What is Wi-Fi 6 and do you need an upgrade at your house?As Consumer Reports explains, upgrading to the latest generation of wireless routers could finally fix your wifi woes. It transfers data faster and handles more data and more devices at the same time better than older WiFi standards. AdYou don’t have to worry about compatibility with older devices, because different generations of Wi-Fi are designed to communicate with each other. Because a lot of tech that’s coming is expected to be Wi-Fi 6-certified, upgrading your router now is like future-proofing your home network. If you rent your router, check with your internet service provider to see if it offers a Wi-Fi 6 upgrade.
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Consumer Reports: Extenders can cure some Wi-Fi woes
Read full article: Consumer Reports: Extenders can cure some Wi-Fi woesConsumer Reports recently tested several and found that they can cure Wi-Fi woes in certain situations. When the tests of Wi-Fi extenders were complete, two stood out. One was the Netgear Nighthawk EX7000 Wi-Fi Extender, which costs $90 to $140. The other was a less expensive option, the TP-Link RE220 Wi-Fi Extender, for $30. CR says a handy feature to look for when choosing a Wi-Fi extender or router is push-button WPS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
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Delta adds nonstop flight from Raleigh to Jacksonville
Read full article: Delta adds nonstop flight from Raleigh to JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Delta has added a daily nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham to Jacksonville, which will begin Sep. 7, 2019.The service will be operated by Delta Connection carriers on 69-seat and 76-seat regional jets, which both feature an all-aisle-and-window seating configuration. Every seat has access to Wi-Fi and streaming in-flight entertainment via Delta Studio. Jacksonville is the sixth Florida city with Delta service from RDU, along with Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando and seasonal winter flights to Miami and Fort Myers. Delta has increased seats on flights to JAX by 13 percent for the fall of 2019.

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