The Rise of Online Learning: Choosing the Best Internet Plan for Virtual Classes

Woman with dog working in a home office.

The Rise of Online Learning: Choosing the Best Internet Plan for Virtual Classes The 2020 pandemic permanently changed the landscape of education, with schools and universities offering more online classes than ever. This shift has provided greater flexibility in terms of time and location, opening up opportunities for students to further their education regardless of […]

The MAX Bulletin – December 2024

Intermax Networks The MAX Bulletin, Monthly Newsletter

Dear Friends of Intermax,    As the year winds down, I want to take a moment to share what’s been happening here at Intermax and to thank YOU — our valued customers. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to improving your technology experience and keeping you connected to what matters most… […]

From Our CEO: Celebrating 2024 and the Connections We’ve Built Together

From Our CEO: Celebrating 2024 and the Connections We've Built Together

From Our CEO: Celebrating 2024 and the Connections We’ve Built Together    Dear Friends and Neighbors,  It’s been an amazing year for rural connectivity, and we couldn’t do this without YOU. The Intermax team remains committed to keeping our friends and neighbors connected while delivering an unbeatable customer experience. This year, we reached major milestones, […]

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 […]

Congressman Russ Fulcher Visits Intermax Networks 

Intermax team with Congressman Russ Fulcher at Lone Mountain fixed wireless tower.

Congressman Russ Fulcher Visits Intermax Networks High-quality internet is a constant challenge for residents and businesses of rural communities. As a local Internet Service Provider, Intermax builds and operates a world-class telecommunications network that helps families live where they choose and still work remotely, succeed in online education, and access medical care. That network is based on […]

Understanding Planned Downtime and What It Means for You

Maintenance technician on an Intermax Networks tower overlooking Northern Idaho.

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.” […]

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 […]

How to Troubleshoot Common Internet Connection Issues

In today’s hyper-connected world, a reliable internet connection is the backbone of our digital lives. However, we have all encountered the frustration of a suddenly sluggish or non-existent connection. Fear not, as this blog post serves as your virtual troubleshooter’s guide.  Whether you are dealing with dropped signals, slow speeds, or mysterious outages, we will […]

The Evolution of ISPs: From Dial-Up to Gigabit

The internet has become an important part of our daily lives. It connects us to the world and gives us to access information and services with ease. The journey of Internet service providers (ISPs) to provide faster and more reliable connections has been a remarkable one. In this blog post, we will explore the evolution […]