Bridging the digital divide

Backed by millions in federal funding, Louisiana has a ‘once-in-a-century’ opportunity to provide affordable broadband access to every corner of the state.

broadband digital Internet
iStock.com/Pekic

The Louisiana Legislature with federal approval has set aside $177 million in federal American Rescue Plan dollars for its Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities, or GUMBO, program, with $90 million available in the first round. Similar programs across the country tend to be swamped by overwhelming demand, and Louisiana’s is no exception. ConnectLA, the state

This article is only available to paid Insiders

Become an Insider Now

Already an Insider? Sign in.