Remarks of FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler For the LUS Fiber Ten Year Xtravaganza

I wish I could be with you today to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the public vote that established your community broadband network. I want to send special congratulations to Mayor Joey Durel and LUS Director Terry Huval, who had the foresight to understand the importance of this network to the future of Lafayette (LA) to survive and thrive in the emerging information-based global economy, and what the incumbents repeatedly declined.

As one of the nation's first community broadband networks, Lafayette has served as an example to other communities seeking to bring super-fast broadband to their citizens. So congratulations LUS Fiber on a hard earned 10th anniversary. We at the Federal Communications Commission wish you continued success for many years to come.