Louisiana Announces Over $1 Billion Fiber Expansion as Swyft Fiber Opens Headquarters in Metairie
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced in Metairie, Jefferson Parish, on November 13, 2026, a fiber network expansion of more than $1 billion to bring high-speed broadband to communities that lack service, at a ceremony that doubled as the ribbon cutting for fiber operator Swyft Fiber's headquarters.
Landry joined leaders from ConnectLA, the state broadband office, and Swyft Fiber to open the headquarters. Swyft Fiber operates across five states and is now headquartered in Louisiana. The company plans to grow its workforce to more than 300 employees by the end of 2027, and the buildout will bring work to local contractors and line crews.
Landry said Swyft Fiber could have put its headquarters anywhere in its five-state footprint but picked Louisiana, and is putting the heart of its growth there too, pointing to the state's workforce, business climate and commitment to connecting every parish. For Louisiana, he said, it means more work for contractors, high-paying jobs and fiber reaching communities overlooked for too long.
Louisiana has used ConnectLA to coordinate state and federal broadband funds in recent years, prioritizing rural areas and small towns without service. The expansion announced Friday is led by private investment, with the state providing coordination and policy support.
The Governor's Office said the specific communities and construction schedule will be released in phases by the company and ConnectLA. From Metairie, Swyft Fiber's team will run operations and growth for its five-state network.
Source: Office of the Governor of Louisiana
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