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/hastings for community specific information on services, drop burials, construction updates, online ordering, and more.

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.

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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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2025 Construction Progress Updates

04/14/25

PON U—Flight Fiber Internet is now available, and we’re thrilled to assist you. Connect with us today to 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.

PON B2—Splicing and testing are underway with services expected to be available soon.

PON Y—Crews are continuing to hang strand.

03/31/25

PON U—Flight Fiber Internet is now available to PON U residents, and we’re excited to connect you. Reach out to 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.

PON Y—Construction is underway and crews are hanging strand.

03/17/25

PON R—Flight Fiber Internet is now available, and we’re excited to deliver the best Internet in southeast Minnesota to you. Connect with us to 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.

PON U—Splicing and network testing is complete. Services are expected to be available before the end of March.

PON B2—Construction is nearly complete and then crews will begin splicing fiber.

PON Y—Construction is on track to begin next week.

03/03/25

PON R—Flight Fiber Internet is now available, and we’re thrilled to connect you to the best Internet in southeast Minnesota. Reach out to us to 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.

PON U—Crews have begun splicing and network testing. Services are on track to be available by the end of the month.

02/17/25

PONs Q & R—Flight Fiber Internet is now available, and we’re so happy to connect you! Reach out to us to 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.

PON U—Construction is nearly complete. Crews will then begin splicing and network testing.

PON B2—Construction is set to begin soon.

02/03/25

PON Q—Flight Fiber Internet is now available, and we’re so 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 Hastings storefront at 1775 Market Blvd.

PON R—Network testing is finished and services are expected to be available soon.

PON U—This PON is mainly aerial construction. Strand hanging is complete and fiber hanging will begin this week.

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 Q—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 Hastings storefront at 1775 Market Blvd.

PON R—Crews are wrapping up 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 Q—Network testing is complete and services are expected to be available soon.

PON R—Services are on track to be available in the next 4 weeks.

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.