REV Fiber BEAD Build in Central, Louisiana: Who Gets Fiber
Updated
Fiber is coming to more homes around Baton Rouge. ConnectLA announced on October 7, 2026 that REV Fiber broke ground in Central, Louisiana on a BEAD-funded build that will pass 2,840 locations in East Baton Rouge Parish. Here's what's known about the project and what nearby households can do while they wait.
The project
- Location: Central, in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Size: 2,840 locations passed
- Funding: the federal BEAD program
- Builder: REV Fiber, part of the Louisiana Local Fiber Consortium with T-Mobile and Swyft Fiber
The Central build is one part of Louisiana’s statewide BEAD work. REV Fiber hadn't published plan prices or street-by-street dates for Central as of October 16, 2026.
BEAD money is starting to turn into construction
Louisiana isn't alone. Arkansas made its first BEAD payment in October 2026, see our story on Arkansas's first BEAD payment to Brightspeed, and Washington has signed its first contracts, covered in Washington's first BEAD contracts. BEAD-funded networks usually have to offer a low-cost plan option, so watch for that when REV announces pricing.
Options while you wait
Until fiber reaches your street, cable, 5G home internet and satellite are the main choices. Our Starlink in Louisiana guide covers satellite, and Viasat is guaranteed at 80 Mbps down and 3-5 Mbps up. Pick a no-contract plan so you can switch when fiber arrives. Browse every provider on our Louisiana internet page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is REV Fiber building in Central, Louisiana?
REV Fiber broke ground the week of October 7, 2026 on a BEAD-funded fiber build that will pass 2,840 locations in Central, in East Baton Rouge Parish, according to ConnectLA.
What is BEAD?
BEAD is the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, which funds high-speed internet in unserved and underserved areas through state broadband offices.
Who else is part of the Louisiana BEAD consortium?
REV Fiber is part of the Louisiana Local Fiber Consortium, which also includes T-Mobile and Swyft Fiber. Confirm the project scope and eligibility with ConnectLA as construction proceeds.
When will REV Fiber service be available?
No service dates for individual addresses were published as of October 16, 2026. ConnectLA says the project will connect 2,840 locations in East Baton Rouge Parish.
What internet can I get in Louisiana now?
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