Overview
The Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity (ConnectLA) serves as the primary broadband resource for the state of Louisiana. Housed within the Louisiana Division of Administration, ConnectLA strives to eliminate the digital divide in Louisiana by 2028.
Louisiana is a national leader in broadband expansion, as the first in the country to receive award approval from the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF) and the first in the country to earn federal approval of its BEAD proposal.
Quick Facts
2028
is when Louisiana expects to achieve statewide high-speed internet access — two years ahead of the federal 2030 goal
450K
Louisianans have gained access to high-speed internet since 2023, supported in part by public funding
93%
of Louisiana is currently served, up from 83% two years ago
157K
additional households and small businesses are expected to gain service by 2028
Our Mission
ConnectLA’s mission is to coordinate federal, state, and municipal efforts in identifying best practices and tactics necessary to eliminate the digital divide. Our success is driven by the combined efforts of community members including business owners, healthcare workers, farmers, first responders, and everyone in between. Together, we are empowered to stamp out the digital divide in our communities as soon as possible.
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