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State government rejects a protest from incumbent provider, paving the way to fast fiber internet in one of Louisianas poorest communities.

Louisiana officials have rejected a protest from Cable One against a broadband startup offering faster service to East Carroll Parish. 

Workforce challenges were top of mind for internet service providers as the state kicked off a new broadband connectivity campaign Tuesday.

Bossier Parish Community College offers Fiber Broadband Association course to build skilled workforce and support ConnectLA aggressive broadband plans.

The FBA fiber installer training program will be available at Bossier Parish Community College. Demand for fiber technicians is

Robert McClanahan is wearing a cap that says "fiber" on the front as I interview him about broadband. McClanahan is a technology expert, but he can explain things in a way that newspaper folks like me can understand. The ability to translate what I call techno-talk into English is rare.

Louisiana is in the early phase of a grant program to expand broadband internet services to rural communities in the state, yet established companies in the industry have taken steps to limit competition in these underserved areas.

The number of broadband grants under protest by major telecom companies in Louisiana has reduced from 26 to 16 after several companies withdrew their challenges.

As Kansas prepares for technology giant Panasonic, Gov. Laura Kelly announced a new office Tuesday to boost apprenticeships in the state.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law To Provide Millions For Arkansas Broadband Development