# Louisiana Connects 1,222 Emergency Facilities

Louisiana’s GUMBO 2.0 initiative is using federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)-related support to connect 1,222 fire stations, police departments, and sheriff’s offices across the state. The effort strengthens broadband access for emergency communications, but the signal provides no contract value, solicitation details, named vendors, or procurement contacts. Broadband infrastructure and public-safety communications contractors may find implementation and follow-on work as the initiative advances.

- The Louisiana Office of Broadband Development & Connectivity is the state entity to follow for initiative and procurement information; the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is also identified in connection with the federal BEAD support.
- Companies with broadband deployment, network equipment, or emergency communications capabilities can assess how their offerings align with connecting public-safety facilities.
- Because no specific solicitation or deadline is provided, businesses should look to the Louisiana broadband office for announcements of implementation and follow-on opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Louisiana Office of Broadband Development & Connectivity
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

### Sources
- [Gov Landry highlights how BEAD strengthens public safety infrastructure, connecting over 1,200 emergency service facilities across Louisiana | Benton Institute for Broadband & Society](https://www.benton.org/headlines/gov-landry-highlights-how-bead-strengthens-public-safety-infrastructure-connecting-over) - Benton Institute for Broadband & Society