Open Range, a Colorado based broadband wireless service provider, announced its plans to launch a nationwide broadband wireless network targeting rural America. As a result of a Rural Utilities Service rural broadband loan of $268 million, Open Range intends to utilize WiMAX technology to serve over 500 rural communities, serving over 6 million potential subscribers. Open Range intends to offer a $40/month wireless broadband product, branded as Simply Easier, offering download speeds of 1.5 Mbps.
