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!
Why Your Wi-Fi Keeps Buffering and How to Fix it Fast
It always happens at the most inconvenient times. Your Wi-Fi keeps buffering. During the midpoint of a really good movie. In the middle of your presentation at work. Trying to download a large file. Looking up a recipe while cooking. If Wi-Fi buffering feels like a...
Celebrating Every Device: Why Proper Bandwidth is the Ultimate Appreciation
December 17 is National Device Appreciation Day, and here at Great Plains Communications (GPC), we know your devices help you communicate with loved ones, work from home and watch the shows and movies you love. We rely on our smartphones, smart TVs, smart...
Secure Wi-Fi Services for Your Home | GPC
Why Secure Wi-Fi is Crucial for Proper Cybersecurity October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to take stock of your home’s digital safety. While a strong internet connection helps keep your devices running smoothly, true protection starts with...
Elite Wi-Fi and Internet | Great Plains Communications
Elite Wi-Fi: A Worry-Free, VIP Internet Experience from Great Plains Communications In today’s increasingly connected homes, Wi-Fi is the ever important lifeline. From smart TVs and tablets to work laptops, gaming consoles to doorbell cameras, our homes run on it....
What is Fiber Internet and Why it’s the Best Choice for Your Home
What is Fiber Internet and Why it's the Best Choice for Your Home In our always-connected world, fast, reliable home internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether you’re working remotely, streaming entertainment, helping the kids with online schooling or...
Online Kids Summer Programs
How Your Internet Service Providers Can Help Keep Kids Learning with Online Summer Programs School is out for the summertime, and you’re wondering what to do for the three months your children are out of school. It’s only natural to want them to have a break from the...
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...