We are excited to share that high-speed fiber internet is coming to more communities through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant program. These projects will bring reliable, fast internet to underserved rural areas, helping bridge the digital divide.
What This Means for Local Communities
- Faster & Reliable Speeds: High-speed fiber upload and download rates support remote work, telehealth, and online education.
- Weather-Resilient Infrastructure: Engineered for hyper-resiliency to maintain steady connectivity during severe weather and environmental challenges.
- Community Growth: Essential infrastructure designed to support local economic development and digital inclusion.
Stay tuned as construction progresses!
Where construction and expansion are happening:
- Louisiana
- Pointe Coupee Parish: Areas in Innis, Maringouin, Lettsworth, Fordoche, Livonia, and Latenache
- Avoyelles Parish: Including areas in and around Simmesport
- West Baton Rouge Parish: Areas in Iberville and Rosedale
- Iberville Parish: White Castle area
- Maine
- Expanding high-speed fiber broadband across targeted rural communities in Waldo, Kennebec, and Hancock counties.
- Idaho
- Expanding grant funded broadband access across hard to reach rural communities in Southeast Idaho.