While the TDSB ban is in place, students can still access the platforms using their own data plans, a move that could boost their monthly bill.
Once the upgrade is complete, students will again be able to access the apps through the school's Wi-Fi network. The TDSB said it made the move because platforms like Netflix and Snapchat put a heavy burden on the board's aging Wi-Fi system, which is used for tasks such as tracking attendance and registering report cards. Short for virtual private network, some VPNs allow Internet access through a private network. "You can just use a VPN," said one student. Some were annoyed but few were worried, mainly because they said it's easy enough to find other ways to get online. The Toronto District School Board announced the ban Tuesday and it is in effect until June 30.ĬBC Toronto spoke to students about the ban outside a Toronto high school. Students at Canada's largest school board say they will have no problem getting access to Netflix, Snapchat and Instagram at school - despite a temporary Wi-Fi ban on the three platforms - by using alternate routes to internet access.
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