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.
Frustrated residents from northeast Louisiana descended on Baton Rouge after their local internet provider stopped a federal grant from bringing new high-speed broadband to their area.
Frustrated residents from rural northeast Louisiana descended on Baton Rouge Wednesday after their local internet provider filed a formal protest to prevent federal grant money from bringing new high-speed broadband access to the area.