Great Plains Communications Business Blog
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Expert Insights on Strong Partnerships that Connect Today’s Digital World Through the Heartland
Great Plains Communications (GPC) is honored to collaborate with exceptional partners as we drive digital innovation. One of GPC’s partners is 1623 Farnam, a leading interconnection hub in the central U.S. for fiber and wireless network providers, Cloud and content...
Metro Connect USA 2025: Actionable Insights & Next Steps
Chris Sikora, Chief Revenue Officer - Great Plains Communications (GPC) For me, attending Metro Connect USA 2025 is always a highlight, and 2025 reinforced why it remains one of the premier events in the telecommunications industry. At Great Plains Communications...
Managed Firewall: Protect Your Business from Cyberattacks | GPC
At Great Plains Communications, we understand the critical role of robust cybersecurity in today's digital landscape. Our managed firewall service provides businesses with comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats. Let's explore how a professionally...
What is dedicated or standard Internet access, and why it’s important for your business
An Internet connection for your business is crucial in 2025. The Internet can help you grow your customer base, keep operations running smoothly and extend the reach of your business and your workforce. Customers expect businesses to continuously stay up and running...
Why Wireless Internet Backup Is Essential for Business Continuity
Wireless internet backup provides an alternate internet connection that kicks in when your main connection fails due to events like severe weather or fiber cuts. It’s like having a safety net that keeps you online without missing a beat. Wireless internet...
How does a company keep growing for more than a century?
When Great Plains Communications (GPC) was founded in 1910 by E.C. Hunt as a Nebraska phone company, human operators manually connected telephone calls by plugging and unplugging cords using a switchboard. As the industry evolved, the company stayed ahead of it,...
How to Meet Your Customer’s Digital Expectations With A Data-Driven Mindset
Digital tools and technologies have made our everyday lives so much easier that we’ve come to expect a streamlined, personalized digital experience whenever we contact a business. Simply order products and services online, from whichever device you’re currently using,...
What’s on the Digital Landscape for 2024?
Technology has long transformed our lives. The wheel, the printing press, the light bulb and electricity, the telephone, the PC and the Internet were all considered breakthrough innovations. Today, many are adding artificial intelligence (AI) to the list. Centuries...
Choosing the Right Internet Technology for Your Business: Fiber vs. Cable Modem
In today's digital age, a reliable, fast connection is essential for businesses to operate efficiently and stay competitive. When businesses lose connectivity, they lose money and customers. A fiber connection is the clear front-runner for successful business as the...
GPC’s Wireless LTE Backup Service Protection for Your Small Business
Have you had internet outages that slowed or even halted your business operations? For example, did your internet unexpectedly go down and your point-of-sale and credit card terminals stopped working, which subsequently brought sales to a halt? Or, have you ever lost...
How to Connect with the Best Customer Experience
How was your customer’s experience after they interacted with your business? Would they recommend your products and services to friends and family or, advise them to go elsewhere? The customer experience, or CX, is how your company can differentiate from your...
Foundations for a Successful Digital Transformation: Apps
Apps are the spark that’s inspiring organizations to embark on a digital transformation, moving from analog to digital platforms and services. Enterprise application software enables companies to significantly improve business operations and profitability and is the...