With the COVID-19 pandemic shining a light on the importance of broadband Internet, the need for expanded service into rural neighborhoods has also been highlighted. We are happy to announce that the CARES Act projects we undertook in Winona county have been completed and construction has been finished in [...]
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the WCCO and KSTP survey. We had 174 responses and the survey results show that while 52 percent of respondents indicated both channels are important to them, 80 percent were not willing to pay an additional $12.00 per month that [...]
With the continuation of the COVID-19 outbreak, Hiawatha Broadband Communications has decided to continue our remote working office model until June 30th, 2021. Like many of you, our staff has been navigating the challenges and opportunities of having most of our office staff work from home. We have been [...]
Winona, MN – Construction is underway in parts of rural Winona and Dakota county to expand rural broadband Internet through monies provided by the CARES Act. Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) president, Dan Pecarina, announced HBC is expanding existing networks near Pickwick and Rollingstone in Winona County. And in Dakota [...]
Twice each year, the sun is positioned directly in line with the ground-based satellite dish antennas used to receive CATV programing. This positioning causes programming interruptions as the sun's energy overpowers the signals transmitted by the satellites. Fall sun outages will begin as early as Monday, March 1, and [...]
Chatfield, MN –Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) says it will accelerate the construction of the company’s high-speed fiber-optic network in Chatfield. With aerial construction and more than 850 homes & business locations completed, officials at HBC said construction of the final underground portion of the project is now underway with [...]
Winona, MN – Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) is taking additional measures to protect customers from losing essential broadband services by extending the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge. “Many of our customers continue to endure significant financial challenges because of COVID-19,” HBC President Dan Pecarina said. “HBC understands [...]
For Immediate Release Winona, MN – With COVID-19 altering high school graduations, Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) is stepping in to bring these local ceremonies to family members who can’t attend due to social distancing rules. “While HBC TV 25 has been broadcasting local graduation ceremonies for years, this year [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 05/01/2020 Winona, MN – Hiawatha Broadband Communications announced today they are extending their FCC Keep Americans Connected pledge through June 30, 2020. The Keep Americans Connected Pledge was made by more than 700 media companies who committed to support their residential and small business customers during the [...]
Daily life has changed drastically as a result of COVID-19. Our already digital-centric lives have become even more so. That’s why the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has called upon broadband service companies to commit to the Keep Americans Connected Pledge to reduce the risk of interruptions to broadband and telecom connectivity [...]
For Immediate Release (03/31/2020) Winona, MN – With the COVID-19 virus continuing to spread, Hiawatha Broadband Communications' (HBC) customers have become even more dependent on their Internet connection. HBC assures its customers it’s fiber-optic network is ready for what lies ahead. HBC President, Dan Pecarina, said among his company’s [...]
To our customers, With the increase in the number of Coronavirus cases, we want to ensure you we are taking steps to protect our employees and customers. We continue to monitor closely the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, named “Coronavirus Disease 2019” (COVID-19). At this [...]
Hiawatha Broadband Communications is committed to the health and well-being of our customers and employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to adhere to new social distancing guidelines, HBC will be implementing the following protocols: Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, HBC offices will be closed to walk-in traffic. An appointment will be required for customers to drop off, [...]
For Immediate Release (3/17/2020) Hiawatha Broadband to Offer Free Community Wi-Fi During COVID-19 Winona, MN – In an effort to provide local residents with access to free, reliable communication options,Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) announced today that it will be offering free community Wi-Fi. HBC President Dan Pecarina made the [...]
For Immediate Release (03/14/2020) Winona, MN – Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) will provide two months of free broadband service to eligible low-income households, as a number of Minnesota and Wisconsin schools announce closures amid concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19). HBC President Dan Pecarina announced Friday that HBC is [...]
To our customers, With the increase in the number of Coronavirus cases, we want to ensure you we are taking steps to protect our employees and customers. We continue to monitor closely the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, named "Coronavirus Disease 2019" (COVID-19). At [...]
Red Wing, MN – Members of the Prairie Island Indian Community now have access to the fasted Internet service available with the completion of a new Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) network constructed by Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) of Winona, MN. According to HBC President Dan Pecarina, every residence now has access [...]
Work will begin as planned tonight to move a major HBC services conduit out of harms way to allow for the construction of a new office building in downtown Winona. Fastenal plans to construct a new office structure near the newly refurbished Winona bridge. Buried beneath the surface of [...]
For Immediate Release Winona, MN – Construction of a new Fastenal office building is requiring Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) to move a major fiber-optic service conduit. According to HBC officials, the affected fiber conduit carries services to most HBC Customer’s homes and businesses west and north of Winona, including 9-1-1 [...]
