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For Your Information - Immediate Release

Idaho Falls Airport Goes Wireless
Technology Provided by Teton Wireless and Datawav

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO - July 29, 2003 - The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has completed installation of a high-speed wireless Internet service for use by travelers to and from Idaho Falls. The service, often called a 'hot spot' in coffee shops and other public locations, allows travelers to check their email and access web pages immediately upon arriving in Idaho Falls or while waiting for their flights to depart. Idaho Falls Regional Airport is the first airport in Idaho to implement the technology. "We are proud to be on the leading edge in providing this kind of service to our air travelers," commented Mike Humberd, aviation director.

"With additional security, travelers have to arrive earlier and wait longer for their flights," said Humberd. "This service is a great way to eliminate passenger frustration by keeping people in-touch, entertained and productive while waiting for their flights."

The service is free to travelers, and is being provided by local partners Teton Wireless and Datawav-is. Teton Wireless provides the last mile broadband connection over its proprietary licensed spectrum television network, and Datawav-is configured the airport network and provides high-speed Internet access services through its data center in Idaho Falls. "This same network provides cable television and high-speed Internet access to our business and residential customers throughout the Idaho Falls area," said Gene Twiner, president of Teton Wireless. "We like to think the airport will showcase our high-speed Internet capabilities for visitors and residents alike." Licensed spectrum provides data speeds up to 1 megabit per second, which is 20 times faster than a dial-up modem, and is not affected by poor weather conditions or competing frequencies.

Access is simple with a notebook computer, personal digital assistant, or email device, which must be configured with a wireless network card. "Many laptop computers or personal digital assistants purchased in the last two years have come with these cards," said Randy Kern, president of Datawav-is. "If your device did not come with a wireless card, then you can purchase one for less than $100 in almost any computer retail outlet. If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP, the wireless enabled computer will notify the user whenever Internet access is available."

The service is available 24/7/365 at the airport and can be accessed in the departure lounge, check-in counters and baggage claim areas.

About Idaho Falls Regional Airport:
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has been a major air terminal for the region since its first runway extension in the 1950's. It currently boasts the longest runway in the Greater Yellowstone area, and is capable of handling the largest commercial jets in service. Important visitors to this region have routinely utilized the airport for arrival and departure, including Air Force One, the King of Jordan, and the Blue Angels. The airport completed an $8.2 million expansion to its main terminal in 2002. (more)

About Teton Wireless:
Teton Wireless is the leading provider of wireless broadband and video services in the Mountain States and is a division of Teewinot Licensing. Incorporated in 1995, Teewinot owns and operates MMDS Internet and video operations serving over 25,000 customers in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, Idaho, and Missoula, Montana. Teewinot also owns MMDS licenses in Wyoming, Washington, and eastern Idaho. More information is available at the company's websites www.tetonwireless.com and www.teewinot.tv.

About Datawav-is:
Datawav-is is a wholly owned subsidiary of Miles Willard Technologies, LLP, an employee owned company with over 25 years of innovation in Idaho Falls. Datawav-is is one of eastern Idaho's fastest growing ISP's and Network Service Providers. The company offers a complete set of Internet services for business and residential users including high-speed wireless and DSL services, dial-up, ISDN, T1 and frame relay services. Datawav-is also provides network services for business, including design, installation and maintenance of enterprise-class networks. More information is available at the company's website www.datawav.net.

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	Pressroom Contact: Jim Hammon General Manager - Datawav (208) 542-4567 For Your Information - Immediate Release Idaho Falls Airport Goes Wireless Technology Provided by Teton Wireless and Datawav IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO - July 29, 2003 - The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has completed installation of a high-speed wireless Internet service for use by travelers to and from Idaho Falls. The service, often called a 'hot spot' in coffee shops and other public locations, allows travelers to check their email and access web pages immediately upon arriving in Idaho Falls or while waiting for their flights to depart. Idaho Falls Regional Airport is the first airport in Idaho to implement the technology. "We are proud to be on the leading edge in providing this kind of service to our air travelers," commented Mike Humberd, aviation director. "With additional security, travelers have to arrive earlier and wait longer for their flights," said Humberd. "This service is a great way to eliminate passenger frustration by keeping people in-touch, entertained and productive while waiting for their flights." The service is free to travelers, and is being provided by local partners Teton Wireless and Datawav-is. Teton Wireless provides the last mile broadband connection over its proprietary licensed spectrum television network, and Datawav-is configured the airport network and provides high-speed Internet access services through its data center in Idaho Falls. "This same network provides cable television and high-speed Internet access to our business and residential customers throughout the Idaho Falls area," said Gene Twiner, president of Teton Wireless. "We like to think the airport will showcase our high-speed Internet capabilities for visitors and residents alike." Licensed spectrum provides data speeds up to 1 megabit per second, which is 20 times faster than a dial-up modem, and is not affected by poor weather conditions or competing frequencies. Access is simple with a notebook computer, personal digital assistant, or email device, which must be configured with a wireless network card. "Many laptop computers or personal digital assistants purchased in the last two years have come with these cards," said Randy Kern, president of Datawav-is. "If your device did not come with a wireless card, then you can purchase one for less than $100 in almost any computer retail outlet. If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP, the wireless enabled computer will notify the user whenever Internet access is available." The service is available 24/7/365 at the airport and can be accessed in the departure lounge, check-in counters and baggage claim areas. About Idaho Falls Regional Airport: The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has been a major air terminal for the region since its first runway extension in the 1950's. It currently boasts the longest runway in the Greater Yellowstone area, and is capable of handling the largest commercial jets in service. Important visitors to this region have routinely utilized the airport for arrival and departure, including Air Force One, the King of Jordan, and the Blue Angels. The airport completed an $8.2 million expansion to its main terminal in 2002. (more) About Teton Wireless: Teton Wireless is the leading provider of wireless broadband and video services in the Mountain States and is a division of Teewinot Licensing. Incorporated in 1995, Teewinot owns and operates MMDS Internet and video operations serving over 25,000 customers in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, Idaho, and Missoula, Montana. Teewinot also owns MMDS licenses in Wyoming, Washington, and eastern Idaho. More information is available at the company's websites www.tetonwireless.com and www.teewinot.tv. About Datawav-is: Datawav-is is a wholly owned subsidiary of Miles Willard Technologies, LLP, an employee owned company with over 25 years of innovation in Idaho Falls. Datawav-is is one of eastern Idaho's fastest growing ISP's and Network Service Providers. The company offers a complete set of Internet services for business and residential users including high-speed wireless and DSL services, dial-up, ISDN, T1 and frame relay services. Datawav-is also provides network services for business, including design, installation and maintenance of enterprise-class networks. More information is available at the company's website www.datawav.net.


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