Red Wing, MN – Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) has completed its first phase of construction of a fiber-optic network in Red Wing, MN, and is also offering rural broadband Internet service in the surrounding area.
HBC’s fiber-optic network is currently available to nearly 750 homes and businesses on the northwest side of Red Wing. Fiber-optic networks allow for more services and faster Internet speeds than traditional coaxial plants. The network construction will continue in Red Wing for the next few years, and will provide broadband access to virtually every location in Red Wing when completed.
HBC Air rural broadband Internet service is also expanding and offering service in surrounding areas. HBC Air is available in many communities near Red Wing, including Hagar City, Hay Creek, Stockholm and Lake City.
HBC is known for its state-of-the-art technology and devotion to customer service. HBC offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and free local technical support. No installation fees or contracts are required.
HBC is a southeastern Minnesota service provider. The company delivers voice, video and data applications to a customer base that numbers more than 12,000.
HBC began in 1993 as a not-for-profit project called Luminet. Luminet connected Winona education, health care and government institutions to extend the reach of teaching and learning. In 1997, the success of Luminet led to the formation of HBC. Today, the company operates in 16 markets with 40 percent of its stock owned by non-profit entities.
