Affordable Internet
in Louisiana
Programs that can reduce your monthly internet bill, plus parish-by-parish enrollment data
567,153
Households Eligible
190,018
Currently Enrolled
377,135
Enrollment Gap
Lifeline Program
What is Lifeline?
Lifeline is an FCC program that provides a $9.25/month discount on phone or internet service for qualifying low-income households. It is the primary federal assistance program for reducing connectivity costs.
Who Qualifies?
- Income at or below 135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Medicaid recipients
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Tribal-specific programs (Bureau of Indian Affairs, etc.)
How to Apply
Apply online through the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) or contact your preferred phone/internet provider to enroll directly.
Apply at LifelineSupport.orgWhat About ACP?
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a federal program that provided $30/month internet discounts to eligible households. It stopped accepting new applications in February 2024 and fully wound down in June 2024 when Congress did not reauthorize funding. Lifeline is the primary federal assistance program currently available. If Congress reauthorizes ACP or a successor program, we will update this page.
Louisiana State Programs
ConnectLA Digital Equity
Louisiana's ConnectLA initiative is the state's comprehensive digital equity plan, working to ensure all residents have access to affordable, reliable broadband and the skills to use it. Programs target underserved communities with digital literacy training, device access, and subsidized connectivity.
Visit ConnectLA →GUMBO Grants
The Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities (GUMBO) program is expanding broadband infrastructure to unserved areas across Louisiana. Combined with the federal BEAD program, these grants are funding fiber-to-the-home builds in rural parishes where private investment alone has not delivered coverage.
Learn about GUMBO →Parish Enrollment Gap Analysis
All 64 parishes ranked by the number of eligible households not yet enrolled in Lifeline.
| # | Parish | Eligible | Enrolled | Gap | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans | 95,919 | 40,047 | 55,872 | 41.8% |
| 2 | East Baton Rouge | 60,039 | 23,109 | 36,930 | 38.5% |
| 3 | Jefferson | 42,338 | 17,200 | 25,138 | 40.6% |
| 4 | Caddo | 30,378 | 9,322 | 21,056 | 30.7% |
| 5 | Lafayette | 22,126 | 7,747 | 14,379 | 35.0% |
| 6 | Calcasieu | 19,734 | 6,696 | 13,038 | 33.9% |
| 7 | Ouachita | 18,179 | 5,515 | 12,664 | 30.3% |
| 8 | St. Tammany | 18,897 | 6,828 | 12,069 | 36.1% |
| 9 | Tangipahoa | 17,701 | 5,777 | 11,924 | 32.6% |
| 10 | Rapides | 15,309 | 4,858 | 10,451 | 31.7% |
| 11 | St. Landry | 12,917 | 3,283 | 9,634 | 25.4% |
| 12 | Terrebonne | 12,558 | 4,464 | 8,094 | 35.5% |
| 13 | Livingston | 10,166 | 3,151 | 7,015 | 31.0% |
| 14 | Bossier | 10,286 | 3,283 | 7,003 | 31.9% |
| 15 | Iberia | 9,329 | 2,757 | 6,572 | 29.6% |
| 16 | Lafourche | 9,807 | 3,283 | 6,524 | 33.5% |
| 17 | Acadia | 8,611 | 2,363 | 6,248 | 27.4% |
| 18 | Ascension | 8,611 | 2,889 | 5,722 | 33.6% |
| 19 | St. Mary | 7,654 | 2,035 | 5,619 | 26.6% |
| 20 | St. Martin | 7,415 | 1,904 | 5,511 | 25.7% |
Check If You Qualify
If you or someone you know participates in Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or earns below 135% of the federal poverty line, you may be eligible for a $9.25/month discount.