Chromebooks Without Internet | New York City News

The city is shutting down its $330 million Chromebook and T-Mobile internet initiative for students, cutting off the costly service after just one year. Mayor Mamdani’s administration says they overpaid for coverage they didn’t need, and cheaper alternatives like Verizon’s $10/month plan are now being promoted. With Chromebooks sitting unused in storage and schools cutting back on screen time due to concerns about student well-being, the move aims to save taxpayers millions — while leaving educators and parents wondering how many kids actually benefited from the tech push. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/daf36b48c973801f