You have the power to manage your data. Data is collected everyday through your computer, smartphone, and other Internet-connected devices by using websites and apps that keep data on your behaviors, interests, purchases, and more. While you can't control every bit of data that is shared and processed, you [...]
(Winona-MN) Services are restored after two separate fiber-optic cable cut incidents occurred 15-minutes apart and separated by 100 miles. The incident left many Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) customers without services for several hours. HBC field technicians work to locate the fiber cut in Red Wing. Wednesday [...]
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 [...]
HBC Video customers can follow all the action of the Minnesota State High School League Boys' hockey and Boys' and Girls' basketball state tournaments through an agreement with KSTC-TV. HBC customers in Winona and St. Charles can find live tournament game broadcasts on channels 17 and 517 (HD). Other Winona [...]
(For Immediate Release (03/01/2022) (Winona, MN) Hundreds of rural Winona County homes currently struggling with broadband access will soon be connected to high-speed broadband. Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) and Winona County (MN) are working together again to bring broadband service to some of the most rural areas of the [...]
(Winona, MN) Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) was one of seven Winona businesses who joined efforts at the annual WNB Financial “Grocery Grab” event, collecting food for the Winona Volunteer Services Food Shelf. The event was held on Wednesday night, February 23rd at Winona’s Midtown Foods. HBC's David [...]
Spring sun outages will begin as early as Thursday, March 3, 2022 and lasting through Tuesday, March 8, 2022. These short service interruptions occur each spring and fall when the sun is positioned directly in line with the ground-based satellite dish antennas used to receive CATV programming. The length [...]
(For Immediate Release (02/18/22) The newest Habitat for Humanity homeowners in Winona will be receiving for one-year of Internet, Video, and Phone service free courtesy of Hiawatha Broadband Communications Inc. (HBC). Through HBC’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity-Winona County, new homeowners receive free Internet, Video, and Phone service to assist [...]
In 2022 HBC is celebrating its 25th anniversary and we want to invite you to the year-long celebration! We are so proud to have reached 25 years and want to thank all our customers for choosing us as your local Internet, Video, and Phone provider! Original Luminet service [...]
For Immediate Release Winona, MN – The City of Winona is about to become the fastest broadband community in southeastern Minnesota. Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) has announced it will be constructing a new Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) network in Winona, MN. HBC President, Dan Pecarina, made the announcement today saying [...]
(For Immediate Release 12/01/2021) Winona, MN – Broadband speeds in Winona have just gotten faster—a lot faster! Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) has announced that Gigabit Internet is now available to local residents and businesses. HBC president, Dan Pecarina, said that over the past year the company has focused [...]
For Immediate Release (10/21/2021) Hastings, MN – Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) announces fiber-optic Internet and Phone services are now available in Hastings . The Ochs’ kids with the HBC truck. The Ochs family had the distinction of becoming the first HBC residential customers in Hastings. HBC Director [...]
October is Cyber Security Month! Here are some of our top tips on keeping yourself, and your data, safe. Set strong passwords Use strong, unique passwords, or passphrases, for all your separate logins. Most experts recommend passwords contain between 12 and 15 characters that include numbers and special characters. Using [...]
The issues affecting a nationwide phone provider have reappeared. While they work to resolve these issues, we continue to work on a solution to route traffic away from this provider as soon as we can. We do not have an ETA for resolution, but will work to keep you [...]
At HBC we understand the demand for a fast and stable Internet connection is more important than ever. In the coming days, HBC will be making upgrades to enhance and improve your service, including introducing Gigabit Internet to your community! The project will start with customers located west of [...]
There is an issue with a nationwide phone provider that is affecting subscribers around the country. While we are waiting for them to resolve the current issues we are also diligently working on a solution to route traffic away from this provider as soon as we can. As of [...]
Winona, MN – Helping the homeless has been heavy on the heart of Carla Burton, founder and Executive Director of Grace Place in Winona for many years. It has been part of her vision since Grace Place Ministry began in 1992, offering shelter and safe housing for young, single mothers. [...]
For Immediate Release (05/27/2021) Hastings, MN – Construction has begun on a new high-speed fiber broadband network in Hastings, MN that will provide residents and businesses with access to a next generation, all fiber-optic network. Winona, MN based Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) is building the high-speed fiber-optic network, that [...]
For Immediate Release (04/20/2021) Miesville, MN – Like many rural communities around the country, the town of Miesville has had limited access to broadband service. But this will soon change with a project currently underway by Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) to expand its fiber-optic broadband network. Once the project [...]
Winona, MN – HBC customers now have a new, feature rich tool to help manage their home WiFi networks. Introducing the HBC GigaHome app! The HBC GigaHome app is designed to give customers control of their home network with the ability to see all network devices, set up basic [...]
At HBC, we know your broadband connection is your lifeline! HBC has been working tirelessly on network improvements to provide more bandwidth, more reliability, and increase the availability of broadband in our rural communities. Network Improvements have included increasing bandwidth on the network allowing you to do more [...]
For Release: May 11, 2021 Construction plans for HBC's expansion in Hastings have been submitted to the City of Hastings and are currently under review. We hope to receive final approval soon! Once approved, our locator crews will be flagging existing underground utilities, like water and gas lines and other [...]
For Immediate Release (04/30/2021) Winona, MN – HBC Studios will be providing live coverage of local Winona commencement ceremonies on HBC TV 25. According to Media and Marketing Manager, David Dicke, plans are to broadcast four commencements: Winona State University on May 7th with ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. and [...]
For Immediate Release (04/26/21) Winona, MN – Providing superior customer service is at the heart of what we do at HBC. It begins with building relationships with our customers, and it is humbling when they reaffirm that we are doing things the right way. We recently heard from the daughter [...]
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 [...]
HBC Video customers can tune in this week for all the action of the 2021 Minnesota State High School League Girls and Boys High School Basketball Tournaments this year with coverage provided by KSTC 45TV! Customers in Winona and St. Charles can watch the games on channel 17 in [...]
Whether learning from home or in the classroom, HBC is committed to the success of our students! HBC provides financial support to these and other great programs: Winona Cotter Auction and Hope Lutheran High School Auction are important fundraisers for each school, raising money to support educational programs and [...]
We are happy to announce that we will be televising the 2021 High School Boys and Girls High School Hockey Tournaments this year! Television subscribers in Winona and St. Charles can watch the games on channel 517. Subscribers in our other communities can watch the games on channel 99. [...]
HBC Investing in Our Community At HBC, our vision is to enhance and enrich the lives of those we serve. We live that vision each day by supporting hundreds of groups and organizations throughout the communities we serve. Through monetary donations and volunteering time, we can support great organizations [...]
Twice a year, the sun is positioned directly in line with the ground-based satellite antennas used to receive cable television programming causing intermittent programming outages. Starting March 1st through March 10th, you may experience outages that may last for less than a minute up to 15 minutes. Interruption periods [...]
