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!
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...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas You Can Make at Home
Forget flowers and chocolates this Mother’s Day. Great Plains Communications has looked to our cable channel, HGTV and found some of our favorite gifts you can make at home that add a personal touch. DIY Watercolor Silhouette Get the little ones involved with this...
Spring Social Giveaway
We are throwing it back with our retro video game themed spring promotion, looking to help you get the high score with our high-speed Internet and watch your bill drop with up to a $50 bill credit! Along with this great deal, we are also doing our best social media...
Cinco de Mayo 2018 Recipes
It is Cinco de Mayo this Saturday and we have looked for some of our favorite recipes from cable channel Food Network to add to the menu. Mexican Tortilla Pizzas with Chorizo Great for an appetizer at your Cinco de Mayo party, this dish promises a punch of flavor as...