FCC considers axing $2 billion school and library internet connectivity scheme — Chairman blames tablets for moving kids away from "turning pages in books, penciling out answers to math problems"
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If E-Rate’s $2b connectivity subsidy disappears, edtech and remote-learning assumptions about universal school Wi‑Fi break immediately. Vendors selling into K‑12 need contingency plans for offline modes, district-level funding gaps, and a slower refresh cycle on connected hardware.
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