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Louisiana First to Approve $1.3B Broadband Expansion Plan

1/16/2025

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Louisiana has made history as the first state in the U.S. to gain final approval for its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan, unlocking $1.3 billion to bring high-speed internet to over 140,000 households. Following closely, Delaware has secured $17.4 million to connect 5,721 locations, both states striving to bridge the digital divide and improve connectivity for their residents.

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Louisiana has made history as the first state in the U.S. to gain final approval for its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan, unlocking $1.3 billion to bring high-speed internet to over 140,000 households. Following closely, Delaware has secured $17.4 million to connect 5,721 locations, both states striving to bridge the digital divide and improve connectivity for their residents.