Thune, Cruz complain that $30 discounts go to people who "already had broadband."

Republicans slam broadband discounts for poor people, threaten to kill program::Thune, Cruz complain that $30 discounts go to people who “already had broadband.”

  • jordanlund@lemmy.worldEnglish
    114·
    10 months ago

    Should be higher. $60/mo. tax credit for broadband plus $2,000 every 3 years for tech gear.

    • Corkyskog@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      61·
      10 months ago

      That’s more then I spend for my household on “tech gear” every 3 years, including cellular devices. I am far from any line that would qualify me for a program… seems excessive.

      I agree with the bump to $60, $30 is a good subsidy like a decade + ago.

    • AA5B@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      I thought there was a companion requirement that providers must offer a plan that is fully covered.