FCC scales back broadband program for low-income Americans

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to begin scaling back a program designed to help low-income Americans access the internet.

The federal Lifeline program, established in 1985, provides discounted phone and internet service in poorer communities. The FCC expanded the program to include broadband last year, and has given participating households a $9.25 per month credit to use for internet access.

Thursday’s 3-2 party line vote means one piece of the program will change immediately, and lays the ground work to alter or kill other pieces.

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