Louisiana becomes first state to secure federal broadband expansion approval

  • LACONNECT OFFICIALS break ground on broadband in South Louisiana.
    LACONNECT OFFICIALS break ground on broadband in South Louisiana.
    (The Center Square) — Gov. Jeff Landry announced on Monday that Louisiana is the first in the nation to receive federal approval for its $1.355 billion Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment plan.This funding, administered through the state's Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities 2.0 program, aims to connect over 140,000 locations to high-speed internet and drive s...

    To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.