FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is once again sounding the alarm on a long-standing program that has been a lifeline for many schools struggling to provide internet access to their students. The E-Rate program, which funnels consumer fees through the federal government to cut internet costs, has been a cornerstone of the nation's efforts to bridge the digital divide in education. Despite being a vocal critic of the program before his appointment as FCC Chairman, Carr's latest call to end the program has sparked concerns among educators and policymakers who rely on it to keep schools connected. As the debate over the program's future heats up, one question remains: what would happen to the millions of students who rely on E-Rate funding to access the internet and stay ahead in the digital age?
Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for ending this program before Donald Trump tapped him for the job.
