FCC may kill $2B program that connects schools and libraries to Internet

Carr cites screen time concerns, is accused of trying to be "the nation’s parent."

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E-Rate on FCC chopping block

Carr cites screen time concerns, is accused of trying to be “the nation’s parent.”

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The Federal Communications Commission was roundly criticized today for proposing to scale back or eliminate E-Rate, a $2 billion-a-year Universal Service program that provides discounts for telecom services and equipment in schools and libraries.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said E-Rate should be changed because students are getting too much screen time. He led a 2-1 vote to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes changes and asks the public to comment on them.