For Immediate Release (02/12/2024)
Empire, MN – Hiawatha Broadband Communications announces that construction of its 100% fiber-optic network is officially complete in Empire, MN, bringing high-speed Internet to the town’s 3,100 residents.
Empire residents can now experience symmetrical, or equal, upload and download Internet speeds up to 5 Gigabits, allowing residents to upload online, just as fast as they can download, creating a seamless online experience every day.
“We are thrilled to have completed construction of the HBC fiber-optic network in Empire,” said General Manager Dan Pecarina, “and are excited to see how our network will impact residents. Having access to a high-speed network will not only improve quality of life but will also lead to future growth and development within the city.”
Currently, HBC serves over 30 communities in southeast Minnesota with active fiber network construction projects in the cities of Hastings, MN, Farmington, MN, and Winona, MN.
Residents and businesses that are interested in HBC services should visit hbci.com/order or call (888) 474-9995 to confirm service availability for their location and to sign up for their service installation. Residents can also visit HBC’s local office in Farmington located at 923 8th Street, Suite 949.
About us: Headquartered in Winona, MN, Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) delivers industry-leading telecommunications services to communities in southeastern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. HBC builds and operates hybrid fiber and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks as well as providing wireless broadband in rural, underserved areas. The company has 100 employees with eight local office locations serving over 30 communities.
For additional information, please contact David Dicke at ddicke@hbci.com or at (507) 474-5884.
