FCC Weighs Ending $3 Billion E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 3
FCC Weighs Ending $3 Billion E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 3
Summary
$3 billion a year in E-Rate subsidies is under review as the FCC considers either overhauling the program or shutting it down.
The agency said it wants to ensure federally supported internet networks and services are used for educational purposes, with a proposal due this week.
A senior FCC official said the review will ask whether E-Rate has already fulfilled its mission and whether continued funding still matches Congress's original objective.