Lack of quality broadband has meant lost jobs, residents in some parts of Acadiana; Can fiber stop that slide?

Acadiana Business Today: Lack of quality broadband has meant lost jobs, residents in some parts of Acadiana; Can fiber stop that slide?

with Adam Daigle | Business editor

Happy Friday, Acadiana. We're talking about the lack of quality internet access in Acadiana and the current effort from the Acadiana Planning Commission to help get fiber optic cable in underserved areas. If you live outside of your local city limits and you've got a poor access, help could be on the way:

Lack of quality broadband has meant lost jobs, residents in some parts of Acadiana; Can fiber stop that slide?

How bad is access to the internet for some businesses in Ville Platte? "At this point, I don’t really know what I can do. A lot of people have just started using cash or checks.” The Acadiana Broadband Assessment 2021 shines a light on how poor service is leading to lost jobs and a dwindling populations in some areas of Acadiana. Read the story here.