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FCC weighs ending discounted internet program for schools and libraries

Original: FCC considering changes, possibly ending, program that offers discounted internet to schools, libraries

The Federal Communications Commission is considering changes to, and potentially ending, the E-Rate program, which provides discounted internet access to schools and libraries across the United States. The program has long helped low-income students and communities get online, and any rollback would likely affect connectivity for millions of Americans.

Why now: A potential cut to federal internet subsidies raises concerns about access for students and libraries.

Federal Communications CommissionE-Rate programschools and libraries in the United States

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