Big news from HBC…

Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) announced today the roll-out of an additional 3,100 new passings for their symmetrical multi-gig network, Flight Fiber. This brings the total number of homes and businesses with access to Flight Fiber to more than 5,000 in the Winona area.
This network growth is part of HBC’s $4 million initiative to replace its existing hybrid fiber coax (HFC) infrastructure with the next-generation Flight Fiber network. Once completed, this project will ensure reliable, high-speed fiber-optic access for all of Winona’s residents.
“Our ongoing investment in Winona reflects HBC’s commitment to delivering the best network experience to homes and businesses across the city,” said Dan Pecarina, HBC president and general manager. “We’re thrilled to extend our Flight Fiber network to benefit all residents in Winona.”
Flight Fiber offers cutting-edge technology that delivers ultra-fast, symmetrical speeds ranging from 1 Gigabit to 10 Gigabit. To meet the growing needs of our customers, faster speeds will be available in the future.
Winona Community Development Director Lucy McMartin expressed appreciation for HBC’s efforts.“HBC’s investments in Winona are invaluable. Expanding broadband access is crucial for fostering new businesses and driving economic growth in our community.”
HBC will continue expanding its multi-gig Flight Fiber network in 2025, with plans to add an additional 2,700 passings in Winona. Winona residents and businesses interested in upgrading to HBC’s Flight Fiber can visit hbci.com for more information.