SHREVEPORT, La. — AT&T engineers told Caddo Parish commissioners it’s squirrels, not trees, behind Broadmoor’s internet outages.

The telecommunications giant is currently rolling out a $2.1 billion plan to replace copper with high-speed fiber statewide.

Regional Director LaVar Greenhouse briefed the Caddo Parish Commission on the project, telling members residents could soon see faster internet and fewer outages.

“We’re replacing copper with fiber: five-gig capability and investing more than $2.1 billion statewide,” Greenhouse said.

He also announced 10 new technician openings, encouraging residents to apply at att.com/careers , and said crews are trying to minimize disruptions by using door-hangers and local hotlines for complaints. KTBS has previously reported on large holes dug an

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