Customer Success Story: Century 21 RiverStone 

Intermax Customer Success Story

Customer Success Story: Century 21 RiverStone A Reliable Partner in Real Estate Innovation  Customer: Century 21 RiverStone Industry: Real Estate Location: Sandpoint and Ponderay, Idaho Services: Hosted Voice (VoIP), Fiber Internet, Wireless Internet Customer Since: Approx. 2019    Overview  Century 21 RiverStone is a locally rooted, family-run real estate brokerage headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho. With a history that blends […]

How Much Internet Do You Really Need?

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How Much Internet Do You Really Need? These days, the internet is as essential as electricity or water, especially in the Inland Northwest. Whether you’re streaming movies, managing remote work, supporting your family’s devices, or running a business, having the right internet speed is critical. At Intermax Networks, we believe in giving our customers internet […]

More Than Just Speed: What Makes a Great Internet Experience

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More Than Just Speed: What Makes a Great Internet Experience In the broadband industry, marketing tends to focus on one thing — speed. Faster download speeds are advertised as the ultimate solution, pushing customers to upgrade their plans. But while speed is important, it’s not the only factor that determines a great internet experience. At […]

The Selle Valley Fiber Project: A Major Step Forward in Rural Connectivity

Map of the Selle Valley fiber expansion project.

The Intermax Selle Valley Fiber Project: A Major Step Forward in Rural Connectivity Last fall we announced plans to expand fiber Internet to areas traditionally overlooked by the big national providers. The latest Intermax fiber expansion project is in the Selle Valley, just north of Sandpoint, and represents an exciting progress milestone providing reliable, high-speed […]

Planes, Trains and … Love?

Fiber teams drilled under the live tracks of the BNSF Railroad at McGuire Rd.

BNSF Railroad at McGuire Rd. Planes, Trains and … Love? Steve Martin and John Candy have nothing on Intermax. In January we solved some pretty major transportation-related issues that prevented service delivery to both present and future customers. And one customer even shared how his improved connection also improved his marriage… but your mileage may […]

How Fast Can Your Wi-fi Go

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In wireless data, depending on the specific Wi-Fi standard and channel width, you can generally expect around 0.8 Mbps per MHz; however, this is just a rough estimate, as the actual data rate per MHz can vary significantly based on factors like modulation techniques and network conditions. Key points to remember: Channel width matters:A wider […]

Transforming Rural Health: The Critical Role of Fast, Reliable Internet in Telemedicine 

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Transforming Rural Health: The Critical Role of Fast, Reliable Internet in Telemedicine  As telemedicine becomes an essential part of modern healthcare, reliable high-speed internet is crucial in providing access to quality healthcare in rural areas. Telemedicine enables remote medical consultations, follow-ups, and even urgent care, giving rural residents access to specialists, preventative care, and other […]

Understanding Planned Downtime and What It Means for You

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Understanding Planned Downtime and What It Means for You   As a local internet service provider, Intermax Networks is committed to delivering fast, reliable internet to all our customers. Regular network maintenance is a must to keep everything running smoothly. Sometimes, this means we need to schedule short breaks in service, which we call “planned downtime.” […]

Intermax Networks Brings High-Speed Internet to 5,000+ Homes

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  Fiber internet is here for northern Idaho and eastern Washington! Your Intermax Networks team has been busy bringing the fastest, most reliable internet available to more than 5,300 homes in underserved rural communities. And your area could be next since we’re helping to bridge the digital divide with this fiber-optic network by reaching nearly […]

Modern Internet in Rural Areas 

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  Fiber optic cabling is the state-of-the-art technology for residential internet service and performs 10 times faster than DSL, cable, or satellite connections. Traditionally it’s only available in heavily populated areas like Seattle, Spokane, or Coeur d’Alene, but nearly 10,000 residential locations in select North Idaho and Eastern Washington neighborhoods can now get fiber from […]