Louisiana Internet for All
Louisiana became a part of the "Internet for All" campaign. In rural areas, the "Internet for All" program contributes to the expansion of high-speed internet access. Construction, facilities, and equipment are funded by the program.
DIGITAL EQUITY
To attain digital equity, one must have access to the internet, devices, applications, and digital skills. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was passed by Congress, has provided Louisiana with nearly $1 million to finish its Digital Equity Plan, which is centered around these elements.
In Louisiana, we're trying to make digital equity a reality. Our digital equity plan, which includes job creation, training in digital literacy, and broadband expansion, aims to close the access gap in this state and establish Louisiana as a national leader in workforce engagement.
Louisiana currently leads the nation in the quantity of households enrolled in the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program per capita, according to EducationSuperHighway. Regarding how well our state and local governments are addressing digital equity,
Louisiana is ranked sixth
in the nation by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance's Digital Equity Index.
Broadband
BROADBAND: WHAT IS IT?
Any connection that permits data to travel quickly from the internet to your device is considered broadband (broad bandwidth). Broadband connections in Louisiana are defined as having a minimum download speed of 100 megabits per second (for data to load onto your computer or device from the internet) and an upload speed of 20 megabits per second (for data to be sent from your computer or device to the internet).
Mission
Broadband for All Louisianans in the State of Louisiana. all Louisianans will have universal access to broadband service with a minimum committed speed of 25 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 3 Mbps upload, scalable to up to 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload. This will increase both the adoption and availability of broadband service for residents of Louisiana.