Exciting news was announced on Tuesday, February 11th, for residents and schools of nine parishes in the state of Louisiana, including Jackson Parish, when Optimum declared that 1 Gig Fiber Internet would be made available to over 13,000 homes and close to $30,000.00 would be donated to schools. 

A couple of quick highlights on the news:

Optimum has donated nearly $30,000.00 to fund 39 “Donors Choose” projects across 9 parishes. These classroom projects were fully filled for teachers with open requests allowing them to tools and experiences they need for the classroom.

Optimum has also completed a $30+ million network expansion across the same nine parishes in Louisiana, providing 1 Gig Fiber Internet to over 13,000 homes and businesses that previously lacked high-speed broadband access.

This investment is part of the state’s GUMBO (Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities) program, which is helping to bridge the digital divide and ensure all Louisianans have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

The newly-served parishes include Beauregard, Bossier, Jackson, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vermillion, and Webster. This expansion is crucial for fostering economic growth, enhancing educational opportunities, and improving public safety in these communities.

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About Optimum:

Optimum is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, video, mobile, proprietary content and advertising services to  approximately 4.6 million residential and business customers across 21 states.