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!
Take WatchTVEverywhere With You This Summer
It is officially the first day of summer! While you are busy enjoying the beautiful weather, or taking trips with family, don’t think you have to miss out on your favorite shows. Catch them all on your wireless devices with WatchTVEverywhere from Great Plains...
Virtual Summer 2018
Stuck at work this summer? Dreaming of that beach vacation that won’t seem to plan itself? Great Plains Communications is taking a virtual summer trip and we are inviting you along. Enjoy our online promotion of FREE Installation on ANY (high-speed Internet, cable...
2018 College World Series Info
Opening day is finally within reach, as thousands of people prepare to enter TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE for the NCAA College World Series (CWS), which runs June 16 through June 26. Opening Ceremonies will be tomorrow night, with a parade of teams marching from...
Grilling for Father’s Day
It’s the week before Father’s Day and Great Plains Communications is looking to the grill and Food Network to celebrate dad. Maybe your family is planning to go camping or your dad loves spending the summer evenings out back with a beer and his barbecue. Whatever the...
Throwback Thursday for Gateway to the West Days
In recognition of Gateway to the West Days in Blair, NE this weekend, Great Plains Communications (GPC) is doing a throwback to look back at the years we have spent in the Blair community. GPC’s founder, E.C. Hunt purchased the Bell Telephone and Farmers Telephone in...
High-Tech Camping Gadgets You Won’t Want to Forget to Pack
It’s officially camping season! No matter if you camp in a tent, air-conditioned mobile home, by a lake or deep in the woods, Great Plains Communications has found some of our favorite high-tech camping gadgets you won’t want to forget this summer. CampStove 2...
FCC’s Brendan Carr visits the Midwest – Broadband and Smart Ag
Great Plains Communications was honored to join Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr as he visited Fremont and the North Bend area yesterday as part of his Great Plains Tour. Visiting Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota, Carr has traveled...
Last Chance for the Spring Promotion!
It is your last chance to take advantage of our spring promotion, as it is only valid through May 31! This is truly a deal you won’t want to miss. Let Great Plains Communications help you increase your speed and watch your bill drop. Read below for the multiple ways...
Red Nose Day 2018
It’s Red Nose Day! Not sure what that is? You may have noticed red noses being sold at your local Walgreens store or maybe you saw a few celebrities sporting a big red nose in commercials. The nose is a simple yet powerful symbol representing the cause of the day,...
Memorial Day Weekend Grilling Tips
We are in for a heatwave this Memorial Day weekend and what better way to celebrate than throwing some food on the grill and enjoying it with family and friends. Great Plains Communications has looked to our cable channel, Food Network for some of our favorite...
Spring Social Giveaway Winner
Great Plains Communications would like to congratulate our Spring Social Giveaway winner, Zach Haller of McCook, NE! When asked what his favorite video game of all time is, he commented, Mortal Kombat. By sharing this with us and liking the Great Plains Communications...
Summer Internet Safety Tips for Parents
Summer break is quickly approaching and that means an abundance of free time for the children in your life. While there will be plenty of time spent outside, it is good to keep in mind some Internet safety topics to discuss with children to ensure their online...