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

Ready to sign up for HBC service? Click the Order Now button to sign up online, call us at (888) 474-9995, or stop by our local Hastings office 1775 Market Blvd.

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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2026 Construction Progress Updates

03/16/26

With winter still reminding us who’s in charge, our crews are adjusting schedules slightly as we prepare to resume construction activity in Hastings.

PON T—Aerial construction is now expected to begin Wednesday, March 18, following a brief delay due to recent weather conditions. Underground construction remains scheduled to start May 1 as we continue expanding Flight Fiber Internet access in the area.

If you live in a neighborhood where fiber service is already available and haven’t connected yet, this is a great opportunity to reach out and get your installation scheduled. With 5-year price guarantees available across all Internet tiers, it’s a great time to make the switch.

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Hastings storefront at 1775 Market Blvd.

As the season starts to shift, we’re looking forward to getting crews back in the field and continuing the build in Hastings.

01/25/26

Spring is around the corner, Hastings—and that means construction activity will soon pick back up.

PON T—Crews are preparing to resume work in this area, with aerial construction scheduled to begin March 16 and underground work anticipated to start May 1. As always, timelines may shift depending on weather and field conditions, but we’re looking forward to getting back out in the community and continuing to expand Flight Fiber Internet access.

If you live in an area where fiber service is already available and haven’t connected yet, now’s a great time to reach out. Our team is happy to walk you through plan options and get your installation scheduled.

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Hastings storefront at 1775 Market Blvd.

We appreciate your patience during the winter pause and look forward to sharing more updates as work progresses.

01/06/26

Happy New Year, Hastings! We hope you enjoyed a great holiday season and a strong start to 2026.

While construction is currently paused for the winter, we wanted to share a quick look ahead. When work resumes, our focus will be on completing PON T as part of our continued effort to expand Flight Fiber Internet service across the community.

If you’re in an area where service is already available and haven’t connected yet, our team is always happy to help you get started.

  • Call our Customer Experience Team at (888) 474-9995
  • Order services online at hbci.com/order
  • Visit our local Hastings storefront at 1775 Market Blvd.

We’ll share additional updates as construction ramps back up later this year.