Multi-Gig Internet Service to Expand in Southeast Minnesota Cities
Hiawatha Broadband Communications is continuing its build out of Flight Fiber throughout the state.
Hiawatha Broadband Communications is continuing its build out of Flight Fiber throughout the state.
Feb. 26, 2026 – Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) announced plans to bring multi-gig Flight Fiber internet service to southeast Minnesota cities.
HBC is expanding multi-gig speeds to provide 2 Gig and 5 Gig options for faster internet for both households and businesses. A variety of construction is already underway in some Minnesota’s cities, including Winona, Red Wing, Lake City, Farmington, Hastings and Empire.
As a Minnesota-based broadband provider and entity of the Schurz Broadband Group, HBC said it hopes to continue providing next-level broadband to the state, including faster speed, higher capacity for more devices and increased reliability.
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