Stewart MN

RS Fiber Open House Event Held in Stewart

April 11, 2018 By Dave Dicke •

For Immediate Release 4/11/18

Stewart, MN –RS Fiber held an open house recently to introduce its high-speed broadband Internet, Video, and Phone services to residents of Stewart, Lake Ally, and Lake Preston.

Around 150 people attended the event, held at Cactus Jack’s II in Stewart, for the opportunity to visit with members of the RS Fiber team and to sign up for services.

RS Fiber operations manager, Ben Ranft, said while installations are currently happening in Stewart, it will be a few more weeks before services are available to those living in Lake Ally and Lake Preston.

“We were really pleased with the turnout. Presently we are connecting homes and businesses in Stewart to the high-speed fiber-optic network. We offer speeds up to a Gigabit and with our Cornerstone program, new customers can upgrade to Gigabit Internet at no additional cost. Stewart residents can also receive their video and phone services from RS Fiber. People living in Lake Ally and Lake Preston can expect to receive services soon.”

The high-speed fiber-optic network is being constructed and operated by Winona, MN based Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC). HBC General Manager, Dan Pecarina, says their mission at RS Fiber is to bring the best services possible to customers.

“Whether that is Gigabit service from the fiber optic network in town or broadband wireless to the most rural areas of the townships we serve, we want to deliver the best possible service and hope that we’re also enhancing their lives with the benefits our services offer.”

In addition to enjoying a catered meal, everyone in attendance was eligible to win several door prizes. The winner of a Samsung 40-inch LED TV was Robert Wilson of Buffalo Lake, Lori Vinkemeier of Stewart won an Amazon Echo Show, and the cordless phone went home with Jan Trohkimoinen from Buffalo Lake.

RS Fiber Open House Event Scheduled to be Held in Stewart Next Week

March 27, 2018 By Dave Dicke •

For Immediate Release 03/27/2018

Stewart, MN – RS Fiber Cooperative (RS Fiber) is hosting an open house for the residents of Lake Allie, Lake Preston, and Stewart for all who are interested in learning more about RS Fiber high-speed Internet, Video, and Phone services.

The open house will be held at Cactus Jack’s II in Stewart on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Those attending will be available visit with RS Fiber team members to learn more about high-speed, fiber-optic Internet, high-definition Video, and crystal-clear Phone services. Anyone who signs up for services will be eligible for the RS Fiber Cornerstone program. New Customers choosing 100 Mbps Internet service will have the option of upgrading to Gigabit speeds with no increase to their monthly bill. Also, learn more about how you can get a $50.00 credit towards your new RS Fiber account!

There will also be a free meal served from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm. The meal will include pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, chips, cookies, ice cream, and a beverage.

All who attend will also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win some great door prizes including a VTech® Cordless Phone, Amazon® Echo Show and at 40-inch Samsung® 1080p LED Smart TV. The prize drawing will be held at 6:30 pm. Winners need not be present to win.

RS Fiber Internet, Video, and Phone services are now available in Stewart and will be available soon in the communities of Lake Allie and Lake Preston.

RS Fiber Brownton Open House a Success

September 1, 2017 By Dave Dicke •

Brownton, MN – Nearly 200 people from the Brownton area turned out for Wednesday night’s RS Fiber open house at Brownton Community Center.

The event gave Brownton residents the opportunity to meet and visit with members of the RS Fiber team about signing up for services.

RS Fiber general manager, Toby Brummer, said these events are always a lot of fun.

“It’s great to be able to meet with all the people and hear the excitement that this project to bring Gigabit Internet to their community is generating. Everyone seems to be looking forward to getting hooked up and begin enjoying the service.”

The high-speed fiber-optic network is being constructed and operated by Winona, MN based Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC). HBC CEO/President, Dan Pecarina, says their mission at RS Fiber is to bring the best services possible to customers.

In addition to a catered meal by Brownton Bar and Grill, those attending were also eligible to win several door prizes, including a Samsung 40-inch LED TV, an Amazon Echo Show, and a cordless phone. Prize winners were: cordless phone – Jim Sikkila; Amazon Echo Show–Nicole Templin; and a Smart TV-Audrey Tongen.

Phase One construction will wrap up this year with services being activated in Fairfax, Stewart, and Buffalo Lake.

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