The Story.
Our Yesterday
Back in 1984, our Co-Founder Dan Teachworth started a company named STS aka Satellite Television Services. STS was one of the first businesses in New Orleans to design and install residential satellite systems at people's homes and businesses. After a while, Dan wanted to rebrand the business to The Satellite Center, as he wanted a place for people of New Orleans to go for any of their satellite needs. This grew the company into what it is today. Satellite Center has been involved in many things you see and hear in New Orleans, including the Saints and Pelicans Sports Radio Network, many of the Local News Stations, and mobile uplink trucks for news and sports. Satellite Center also provides TV Service to many of the areas Hotels, Condos, Apartments, and Retirement Communities. Without Satellite Center, LIT Internet would not be where it is today.
Our Today
LIT Internet was born because Satellite Centers customers were fed up with the big national providers and were looking for a local alternative for their internet access. We took the initiative to find them a solution that we could stand behind.
Furthermore, we had the knowledge and will-power to give the people of Orleans and Jefferson Parish freedom when it came to their internet service. Using our expertise in RF (radio frequency), we began implementing state-of-the-art wireless technology to meet the needs of our customers. We designed a hybrid fiber-wireless network built for the future that gives the people of Louisiana choice for their internet service.
We are now providing all of our customers the white-glove level of customer support and the high-speed connections that are needed in the ever-changing world of the internet.
Our Tomorrow
Our future includes you, our neighbors! As we build out our fiber footprint across the area, we strive to extend that experience to all people. Our state-of-the-art wireless equipment acts as the "last mile" between your home or business to get you online.
Most importantly, we want to make an impact in our communities by ensuring that all people in the Greater New Orleans area have access to high-speed internet, regardless of their income level. There shouldn't be a kid that can't do his homework because the internet isn't reliable, or it's too expensive. We want to change that, and we need your help!
The Tech.
Fiber is the end-game when it comes to the future of connectivity. It provides the highest capacity speeds and great flexibility for future technologies. The problem is, the large national providers have created a duopoly that traps customers between themselves to gain access to the high bandwidth fiber provides. In turn, important things like customer service, competitive pricing, and giving back to the community go out the window. We want to change how you look at your Internet provider.
At LIT Internet, we pride ourselves on extending the fiber experience to the homes and businesses of our neighbors with a state-of-the-art hybrid fiber-wireless network. Our customers can stream their shows, get their Victory Royales in Fortnite, and conduct their business on a strong, secure network of fiber-fed fixed wireless antennas.
If you are interested in residential internet for your home, condominium, or apartment, click your respective interest.
If you are interested in business internet at your office building, hotel, live event, conference, or business, LIT Internet can help connect you to the world.
The Team.
We're dedicated to changing the way you think of your internet provider.
Dan
Teachworth
Co-Founder and President
A Life long New Orleanian. Dan started Satellite Center, the parent company, in 1984 to bring Satellite TV to the Greater New Orleans area, which grew to serve residential, commercial, and the hospitality industry. An all-around Tech-Guru, he became the #1 professional installer of commercial satellite dishes for radio and TV stations across the south and expanded into Mobile Uplink services with an LTN studio & acquiring one of the largest fleets in the Gulf region. Proudly working with Major Networks like Fox, CNN, ESPN, NBC, and CBS among many others.
Jeff
Teachworth
Head of Technology and Network Operations
Jeff was an instrumentation tech in the US Air Force stationed in Germany maintaining fighter and cargo planes. His technical abilities are endless as our IT engineer and he helps develop LIT’s emerging technology projects and products. He’s our go-to guy to customizing projects and products for each client and property. Jeff is Dan's nephew.
Debbie Teachworth
CFO
Debbie heads up all accounting, contracts and office automation. She is a lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish and helped start the parent company Satellite Center with her husband Dan in the mid 1980s. She was instrumental in bringing Satellite Center to the success it is today so that it could expand into new products, services and technology now offered by LIT.
Frankie-Anne
Chief Bone Chewer
Frankie ensures that all bones in the office are appropriately chewed. She is commonly caught napping. After all, chewin' bones is hard work! We love havin' her at the paw-ffice!
Nick Teachworth
Co-Founder and Vice-President
LSU and Brother Martin grad. Nick, following in Dan's footsteps, has his hands in all aspects of LIT. Whether its sales, networking, business development, installations, marketing, or creative work, Nick has put his twist on things! Nick is Dan and Debbie's son.
Matt Redmann
Head of Sales
Jesuit and LSU grad. Matt has been instrumental in helping local small businesses cut costs on their internet and telephone bills. Matt listens to the customers' needs and finds the best solution for them. Matt's focus has always been on building a strong relationship with each of our customers, and providing them the long forgotten service after the sale.
Karrie Rose
Office Manager and Service Coordinator
Karrie provides a wonderful connection between our customers and our service department. She coordinates all service and maintains technician schedules as well as systems and parts ordering systems integration. She also helps residents and commercial customers select which package best suits their needs and budget. She is a lifelong resident and loved by all staff and customers.