FCC may kill $2B program that connects schools and libraries to Internet
Summary
Ars Technica reports that the FCC is proposing to scale back or sunset the E-Rate program, a $2 billion-a-year initiative supporting connectivity for schools and libraries. The article covers the NPRM, policy debates on screen-time, regional impact, and potential legal challenges, highlighting the policy shift's implications for digital inclusion and SMB/education IT planning.