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 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...
Increase Your Speed – Watch Your Bill Drop
Score big this spring with high speed Internet from Great Plains Communications. This is one promotion you won’t want to miss as you can increase your speed and watch your bill drop in price! Find out the multiple ways you can save this season, below: Add or upgrade...
2018 Husker Spring Game
If you aren’t planning on being in Memorial Stadium this Saturday, don’t worry about missing the big Husker spring game. You can still catch every minute of the action with BTN and BTN2GO. The game will be televised on BTN at 1pm CT this Saturday, April 21, and don’t...
Earth Day 2018
Technology is continuing to become more prevalent in our day-to-day lives, everything from arming home security systems from an app on your phone, to your fridge texting you the grocery list. However, people are continuing to make strides in “Going Green”, or looking...
Introducing ESPN+
Today, April 12, 2018 Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International’s BAMTECH Media in partnership with ESPN, launched their new subscription streaming service, ESPN+. This service is targeting avid sports fans on a broad and niche basis, offering subscription streaming...
Online Tax Tools
Tax Day is just about here, as April 17, 2018 quickly approaches. While filing taxes is never a super enjoyable task, it is something we all must do. Great Plains Communications wants to make the process a little easier for you, with a few online tool options....
Upcoming Spring Premieres
While spring plays out this April Fool’s joke with the unwelcome snow, grab a blanket and your favorite seat on the couch for these upcoming show and film premieres. Legion: Season 2 – FX, April 3, 2018 - 9:00 p.m. CT 6 Balloons – Netflix, April 6, 2018 ...
Easter Sweets
Easter weekend is almost upon us and we are all about some spring sweets. We have looked to our cable channel, Food Network and found some of our favorite sweet treats that the whole family is sure to enjoy. Viv’s No-Bake Easter Egg Cheesecakes This is a fun...