On the surface, Rexburg does not seem like it would be at the forefront of new wireless standards.  But in June of 2007, Digital Bridge Communications inexplicably launched one of the nation’s first WiMax networks in the bustling metro area of Rexburg.

With 802.16 chips still missing in most mobile devices, Digital Bridge leans on DSL-looking modems to bring the power to the people.  Particularly enticing to students, the company has undercut the local cable and DSL competition by offering the service for under $25 per month with no yearly contract.  While this student rate buys a 1.5mbps connection, the company offers connections up to 3mbps.

The following Local News 8 news segment further covers the local WiMax deployment.