Overview
- ConnectLA says construction will begin in the coming weeks now that the BEAD plan has full federal sign-off.
- The approved build targets more than 128,000 unserved and underserved homes and businesses across every parish.
- Fourteen internet providers will partner on the rollout, which is projected to generate up to 10,000 jobs.
- AT&T expects to extend service to about 2,000 locations in six parishes, including Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto and Red River.
- NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth praised Louisiana’s strategy for its cost control, private-sector collaboration and technology diversity.