Louisiana Inks BEAD Contract with SpaceX
The satellite operator has signed agreements in multiple other states.
The satellite operator has signed agreements in multiple other states.
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2026 – Louisiana has finalized its grant agreement with SpaceX under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, the state said Thursday.
The satellite operator is set to serve 10,635 homes and businesses in the state for about $8.2 million, based on the state’s approved BEAD spending plan.
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