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US FCC Could Axe $2 Billion Program That Keeps Schools and Libraries Online
Ars Technica·Friday, 26 June 2026
The US Federal Communications Commission is considering ending a $2 billion programme that connects schools and libraries to the internet. FCC Chair Carr cited screen time concerns as a reason, and critics accused him of trying to be the nation's parent. The programme has long been a key source of internet access for students in underserved areas.
Why It Matters
How the world's largest economy handles internet access in public education is a signal for policymakers everywhere, including in India where school connectivity remains a major challenge.
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