BEAD
Louisiana Clears First Batch of NEPA Approvals for BEAD
The state is hoping to get all projects past environmental reviews by July 4.
Rural
Optimum Connects 3,000 Locations in Louisiana's Sabine Parish
Officials say the effort targets long underserved areas across the rural parish.
People
Thomas Tyler Leaving Louisiana Broadband Office
He served as the agency’s deputy director since 2021.
BEAD
Claiming Another First, Louisiana Disburses $43 Million in BEAD Funds
The state wants to see non-deployment funding for workforce development, permitting assistance.
BEAD
Under Louisiana’s New BEAD Plan, 80% of Locations Will Get Fiber
That's down from 95% under the state's Biden administration plan
BEAD
A Staredown Between States and NTIA Over the Future of ‘Non-Deployment’ Funding
State broadband offices worry they’ll get the short end of the pencils they are sharpening.
BEAD
Feinman: ‘No Particular Reason’ for BEAD Labor Requirements
Former BEAD Director and others argue that Biden should have deployed BEAD funds faster.
FCC
Carr Lays Out Thoughts on BEAD and Fiber, Other Priorities
Carr also said he was 'confident that we're getting this new auction authority back'.
BEAD Data
NTIA Approves Louisiana Final BEAD Proposal
It's the first state to reach the deployment stage of the $42.5 billion program.
BEAD
Don't Hit Pause Button on BEAD, Say State Broadband Officers
States are beginning to get spending plans together for the $42.5 billion broadband expansion effort.
BEAD Data
Louisiana Planning on Final BEAD Approval 'Any Day Now'
It's the final step before projects can get underway.
BEAD Data
Louisiana First State to Release Its Final Plans for BEAD
The state will serve all its eligible locations, with 95 percent set to receive fiber.
BEAD
Louisiana Accepting Applications for BEAD Grants
The first application round will close August 29, with a final second round to follow.
BEAD
State Broadband Directors Share Advice on Speeding up BEAD
‘I would encourage everyone… to really advocate to the NTIA for an expedited approval process,’ former broadband director said.
Louisiana
Louisiana Begins BEAD Pre-Qualifications
The preliminary pre-qualification will allow subgrantees to prepare qualification materials.
Fiber
Make Sure that BEAD Funding Builds Deep Fiber: Metro Connect
Windstream CEO analogized a fiber network to arteries and capillaries in the human body.
