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Van Buren District Library reports heavy use of mobile hotspots, says service is vital for unconnected residents
Summary
A library representative told the board library patrons borrowed mobile internet hotspots through Mobile Beacon and consumed large volumes of data, describing the program as essential for residents without physical broadband connections.
A Van Buren District Library representative told the Board of Commissioners that mobile Wi‑Fi hotspots the library loans to patrons have been heavily used and provide essential Internet access for residents who lack fixed broadband.
The representative said Mobile Beacon, the vendor the library uses to provide cellular hotspots over the T‑Mobile network, serves about…
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