Possible loss of federal E-Rate broadband funding
Chili
Summary
The federal government may limit or sunset E-Rate, a program that has subsidized library internet costs since 1996 and pays up to 85-90 percent of broadband bills. If it disappears, it's unclear whether New York State would step in to cover the gap.
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Last discussed Jul 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
If E-Rate goes away, the library could lose a subsidy covering up to 85-90% of its internet costs.
Anyone who uses the library's public internet and computers benefits from E-Rate subsidies.
If the program sunsets, library patrons and budgets would bear the internet cost burden.
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