Louisiana Launches Statewide Challenge Process for BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 1

ConnectLA launched the statewide challenge process on October 6, 2023. Per the requirements of the recently approved Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 1, the challenge process will determine locations that need broadband service through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The goal of the process is to fully understand which locations throughout the state are eligible for funding through NTIA's BEAD Program. Registration began Sept 29, and the formal challenge process began Oct 6. Only parish/municipal officials, non-profit organizations and internet service providers can submit challenges to locations that are marked as served but should be considered unserved. The challenge process will end on Jan 4, 2024. More information can be found here.