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HBC announces extension of free services

Jul 8, 2020

Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) is 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 that and is committed...

HBC Pres.: Digital Survival in Self Isolation

Apr 8, 2020

To the editor: 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...

Albrecht leaving chamber for HBC

Aug 21, 2019

Linda Albrecht, who helped lead the Lake City Chamber of Commerce through a leadership transition and then stayed on as executive assistant, has accepted a job with HBC, according to this week’s “Chamber Links” email newsletter. Her last day at the chamber is Friday. In 2017, when then-Executive...

HBC to reroute fiber conduit for new office

Aug 7, 2019

Construction of a new Fastenal office building in downtown Winona is requiring Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) to move a major fiber-optic service conduit.According HBC officials, the affected fiber conduit carries services to most homes and businesses west and north of Winona, including 9-...

Indiana firms buys Hiawatha Broadband Communications

Oct 11, 2017

On Oct. 3, Schurz Communications completed the purchase agreement to acquire Winona based, Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) serving communities in southeast Minnesota, including Lake City. The company will continue to be based in Winona and operate under the Hiawatha Broadband Communications...

HBC offers internet assistance program

Sep 21, 2017

Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) is once again offering the Internet Assistance Program.The program provides an affordable Internet option for families with at least one child in the free and reduced-cost Universal Services National School Lunch Program or who are currently enrolled in...

Mediacom drops KTTC-TV in Lake City

Aug 27, 2015

A complicated mix of federal law, exclusivity deals and a new contract means a Rochester television station will no longer be available to subscribers of one Lake City cable service beginning next month. Mediacom recently sent a letter to Lake City subscribers notifying them that “(o)n or around...

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