Fiber-Optic Network Construction

Building a fiber-optic network takes months of planning—from network design and ordering of equipment to locating utilities and actual construction, there is a great deal of work to be done before we can connect your home to HBC fiber services.

Rest assured, our team is committed to working efficiently and ensuring the work is done right the first time around. Our goal is to keep you informed as we move through the process and get your home connected as quickly as possible.

The Construction Process

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Helpful Information

Visit hbci.com/farmington for community specific information on services, drop burials, construction updates, online ordering, and more.

Ready to sign up for HBC service? Click “Live Chat” in the bottom right corner to chat with us online, call us at (888) 474-9995, or stop by your local HBC office.

To connect your home to HBC services, a fiber-optic line (“drop”) is required and can be buried to your home while we are constructing the network. This will be done at no additional cost to you and will prepare your home to receive HBC services as soon as construction is complete.

During the colder months, a temporary drop can be installed to bring services to your home and will be buried in the spring when ground conditions allow.

Once boring and fiber drops are completed, crews will work to restore any mild lawn disturbances by smoothing out the soil and adding grass seed.

Complete the Drop Burial Authorization Form online. 

Local Customer Care (888) 474-9995

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Farmington PON Boundaries

2025 Construction Progress Updates

10/20/25

PON L2—Hey Farmington neighbors—your wait is over! PON L2 has officially been released and Flight Fiber Internet is now available. Folks in this area can get started with service using one of the options below:

10/15/25

PON L2—Good news—construction’s wrapped up, and Flight Fiber Internet service is expected to be ready by Friday of this week! Get ready for lightning-fast speeds and local service you can count on.

10/06/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON L2—Crews are splicing and testing the network. Targeting mid-October for splicing to be finished. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!

09/30/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON L2—Drilling is complete. Crews are pulling fiber and splicing is progressing in tandem. Targeting mid-October for splicing to be finished. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!

09/22/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON L2—Drilling crews are wrapping up this week and the splicing crews are getting started. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!

09/16/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON L2—Drilling crews are working on 187th St, Embrey Ave, and Embers Ave. Next in line will be English Ave. Crews are also wrapping up construction and restoration on Easton Ave. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!

PON H2— Flight Fiber Internet has arrived! Get the fastest, most reliable Internet in southeast Minnesota today! Contact us to get started:

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Farmington storefront at 923 8th Street, Suite 949

09/09/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2— Flight Fiber Internet has arrived! Get the fastest, most reliable Internet in southeast Minnesota today! Contact us to get started:

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Farmington storefront at 923 8th Street, Suite 949

PON L2—Drilling crews are working on 187th St, Easton Ave, and Embers Ave. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!

08/18/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—Construction is finished, and we are working on getting final testing results. Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts.

PON L2—Drilling crews are working on 185th St and Embers Ave. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!

07/28/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—Drilling is nearly complete, wrapping up on Everest Path this week. Crews are set to splice on Englewood Way, Euclid Path, and Excalibur Trail over the next few weeks. Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts.

PON L2—Crews will begin construction on English Avenue and Elk River Trail. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!

07/16/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—HBC crews are continuing work on Everest Path. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood! As we get closer to lighting up this PON, we will send out more information on how to get your fiber connection! Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts.

07/02/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—HBC crews are working on Englewood Way, Everest Path and 188th Street. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood! Residents may have already received—or will soon receive—a door tag with details about the upcoming work. Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts.

06/24/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—HBC crews are working on Exclusive Path, Everest Path and 188th Street. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood! Residents may have already received—or will soon receive—a door tag with details about the upcoming work. Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts.

06/19/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—HBC crews are continuing to work on Excalibur Trail, and are also working on 189th St West, Everest Path, and Exclusive Path. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood! Residents may have already received—or will soon receive—a door tag with details about the upcoming work. Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts.

06/02/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts.

For the remaining areas, HBC crews have completed construction on Englewood Circle, Englewood Court, Englewood Way, and Euclid Path.  Construction crews will work on Excalibur Trail and Everest Path next. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!
Residents may have already received—or will soon receive—a door tag with details about the upcoming work.

05/19/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts.

For the remaining areas, HBC crews have completed construction on Englewood Circle, and Englewood Court.  Construction on Englewood Way will wrap up soon and crews will work on Euclid Path next. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!
Residents may have already received—or will soon receive—a door tag with details about the upcoming work.

05/12/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts.

For the remaining areas, HBC crews have resumed construction on Euclid Pass, Englewood Way, Englewood Circle, and Englewood Court. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!
Residents may have already received—or will soon receive—a door tag with details about the upcoming work.

04/30/25

We hope this message finds you well! This week’s construction update is detailed by PON below.

PON H2—Approximately 25% of this PON is already service-ready thanks to previous construction efforts. If you live in this area and would like to check service availability at your address, please reach out using one of the following options:

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Farmington storefront at 923 8th Street, Suite 949

For the remaining areas, HBC crews are preparing to resume construction. Residents may have already received—or will soon receive—a door tag with details about the upcoming work.

Construction activity will resume this week, beginning on Euclid Pass and Englewood Way. We appreciate your patience as we work to bring fast and reliable Flight Fiber Internet to your neighborhood!

03/17/25

PONs M & L—Flight Fiber Internet has arrived! Get the fastest, most reliable Internet in southeast Minnesota today! Contact us to get started:

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Farmington storefront at 923 8th Street, Suite 949

PON H2—Services now cover approximately 25% of this PON. Contact us using the methods above to check availability at your address.

MISC—This will be our final Farmington construction update until weather conditions improve. Further construction is expected to resume this spring as soon as conditions allow. We appreciate you following along and can’t wait to deliver Flight Fiber Internet by HBC to you soon!

03/10/25

PONs M & L—Flight Fiber Internet is here! Experience the best Internet in southeast Minnesota—fast, reliable, and built for the future. Contact us today to get connected:

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Farmington storefront at 923 8th Street, Suite 949

PON H2—Services are now available to approximately 25% of this PON, with additional construction planned for spring 2025 or as soon as weather allows. Contact us using the methods above to check availability at your address.

03/03/25

PONs M & L—Flight Fiber Internet is now available, and we’re thrilled to connect you to the best Internet in southeast Minnesota! Contact us today to get started:

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Farmington storefront at 923 8th Street, Suite 949

PON H2—Services are now available to about 25% of this PON, additional construction is planned for spring 2025 or as soon as weather permits. Please use one of the above contact methods to confirm availability at your residence.

02/17/25

PON L—Flight Fiber Internet is now available, and we’re happy to serve you! Reach out to us today to get started:

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Farmington storefront at 923 8th Street, Suite 949

PON M—Splicing is complete and network testing is underway.

PON H2—Crews are still splicing fiber.

02/03/25

PON L—Flight Fiber Internet is now available, and we’re excited to serve you! Contact us today to get started:

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Farmington storefront at 923 8th Street, Suite 949

PON M—Crews are continuing to splice fiber and services are expected to be available soon.

PON H2—Splicing is underway and will be completed before the end of February.

MISC—With the construction season closed, new drop bury requests will be paused. Requests received during this time will be scheduled for burial in the spring when conditions improve. In most cases, a temporary drop can be installed to ensure service to your home. We will make every effort to complete drop buries already on the schedule, as long as weather conditions allow.

01/20/25

PON L—Flight Fiber Internet is now available, and we’re thrilled to connect with you! Reach out to us today to get started:

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Farmington storefront at 923 8th Street, Suite 949

PON M—Crews have begun network testing.

MISC—As the construction season wraps up, new drop bury requests will be paused. Requests received during this time will be scheduled for burial in the spring when conditions improve. In most cases, a temporary drop can be installed to ensure service to your home. We will make every effort to complete drop buries already on the schedule, as long as weather conditions allow.

01/06/25

PON L—As a reminder, service installation appointments can now be scheduled.

PON M—Further splicing will begin in the near future.

MISC–As the construction season wraps up, new drop bury requests will be paused. Requests received during this time will be scheduled for burial in the spring when conditions improve. In most cases, a temporary drop can be installed to ensure service to your home. We will make every effort to complete drop buries already on the schedule, as long as weather conditions allow.