Gizmodo reports that late last year, the Federal Communications Commission under Ajit Pai voted to make it harder for American Indians to receive subsidies for broadband internet service. Despite legal challenges, the commission decided this week not to reverse its position. It has opted instead to continue to deny expanded assistance for phone and internet access.
The original 3-2 vote back in November 2017 was part of the FCC’s attempt to scale back its Lifeline program.