路易斯安那州获得1.355B联邦宽带资金,到2027年连接130,000个无服务地区。 Louisiana gets $1.355B federal broadband funding to connect 130,000 unserved areas by 2027.

路易斯安那州已成为第一个获得联邦批准13.55亿加元BEAD资金的州,使其能够在2027年之前将高速互联网扩展到所有教区。 Louisiana has become the first state to receive federal approval for $1.355 billion in BEAD funding, enabling it to expand high-speed internet to all parishes by 2027. 国家将与14个服务供应商合作,70%设在路易斯安那州,利用卫星等多种技术降低成本,连接130,000个无服务地点。 The state will work with 14 service providers, 70% based in Louisiana, to connect 130,000 unserved locations, using a mix of technologies including satellite to reduce costs. 预计建设将在年底开始, 州内自2024年以来的连通率从80%提高到90%。 Construction is expected to begin by year’s end, with the state citing progress from 80% to 90% connectivity since 2024. 该倡议旨在创造8 000至10 000个就业机会,并创造20至30亿美元的经济活动。 The initiative aims to create 8,000–10,000 jobs and generate $2–3 billion in economic activity. 蒙大拿州也获得批准,获得3亿多美元,用于将宽带扩大到68 000个地点和180个社区机构。 Montana also received approval, securing over $300 million to expand broadband to 68,000 locations and 180 community institutions.