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Updated · WBRZ · Aug 18Connect LA, Spectrum Bring Internet to Hundreds of Walker-Area Homes Under 49,000-Site Program
2 articles · Updated · WBRZ · Aug 18Summary
- Hundreds of homes near Walker in Livingston Parish are set to gain reliable internet access through a state-backed broadband expansion.
- Connect LA and Spectrum said the buildout is funded through Louisiana’s GUMBO program, which directs state money to underserved areas.
- More than 49,000 locations statewide have already received broadband access through GUMBO, including 41,000 homes.
- The Walker-area project extends Louisiana’s broader push to close coverage gaps through publicly funded broadband investment.
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