Great Plains Communications Residential Blog
Find ideas to maximize your Great Plains Communications services, tech tips, and learn about upcoming shows and other exciting trends and news in our bi-weekly blog!
Spring Clean Your Devices for Peak Performance
Our devices store our lives, from passwords to recipes to music albums and plenty of photos. The efficiency of our devices sometimes depends on the amount of storage. It can be overwhelming to have hundreds of messages in your email, tons of unused contacts, apps and...
March is National Reading Month: Alternatives to Traditional Reading
Traditional reading requires downtime, good lighting, and a comfortable space. But sometimes, you want the benefits of reading without the need to sit still or find the perfect light. This National Reading Month, explore these alternative ways to reach your reading...
Auto-pay: A Safer, Easier Way to Pay Plus a $10 Bill Credit
Make the Easy switch to auto-pay, simplify your life and earn a $10 bill credit. Managing finances has never been easier, thanks to technology. According to the Federal Reserve, the average consumer makes 46 monthly payments—that’s a lot of due dates to track. Instead...
A Quick Guide to the FCC’s Lifeline Program
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Lifeline program is the FCC’s permanent program aimed at helping low-income households stay connected to the Internet and bridge the digital divide. It offers discounts on Internet and phone services. According to the...
Exploring the App Store and Essential Apps
Beyond using your cellular device to make calls and texts, the ability to download apps has made devices much more valuable. You are able to download social media apps, reading apps, games and more. It’s not always easy to figure out how to download apps, but read...
5G vs Fiber: Which Internet Connection is Best for Your Home?
In today’s connected world, fast, reliable internet is essential for everything we do to stay connected from working and learning at home to streaming, gaming and even telehealth appointments. While 5G keeps us connected on the go, how does it compare to fiber when it...
Learn to Stay Safe Online
Do you answer unfamiliar phone calls? How about emails? Do you respond to texts from unknown numbers? If the answer is even, “sometimes,” we’re here to provide context on how to spot a phishing email/call/message. What is phishing? Phishing is a type of cyber attack...
Tips on Avoiding Facebook Spam
As our digital world increasingly relies on AI, identifying scams, especially on Facebook, is becoming more challenging. Scammers are finding new ways to access your profile or financial information, from job scams to lottery scams, investment scams and product scams...
Communicating Using Tech
Connecting with friends and family is a primary benefit of using technology devices. Our devices allow us to instantly call, message, and video our family and friends daily. This blog is the first installment in a series designed for iPhone users, providing...
Gift Ideas for Dad
Every third Sunday in June families and friends gather to enjoy the beginning of summer weather and celebrate Father’s Day. Shopping for the dads in your life who don’t ask for much can be difficult, but it’s possible. Father’s Day is June 16, and here are some gift...
GPCiTV Streaming Video – the new way to watch! It’s like traditional cable, but better!!!
To stream or not to stream. That is the question on the minds of traditional cable TV consumers these days. If you still like the options that traditional cable TV provides but would love some more up-to-date features and cut the cord on those high equipment fees, GPC...
What’s happening to digital streaming in 2024
Where streaming started Digital streaming changed how audiences consumed films and television shows when platforms like Netflix began offering viewers a wealth of cinematic content from the comfort of their homes. The platforms offered classic films and shows and...