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!
2 Weeks Out – Thanksgiving 2017
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is two weeks (and two days) away? We can’t. The holidays can be stressful. Maybe you are planning a menu for the one time a year your extended family will gather around the table. It could be a Friendsgiving this weekend and you are...
Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Back!
Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour this Sunday, November 5, 2017! It is a common misconception that daylight saving time was created in the aid of farmers, to allow an extra hour of sunlight to work their fields. But Great Plains Communications has looked...
2017 Halloween Safety Tips
Carved pumpkins line the sidewalk, patiently waiting to greet your little Darth Vaders, unicorns and pirates alike, lighting the way through the festive night. The doorbell rings and an assortment of candy fills each bucket and bag. We are less than a week away, and...
Our Favorite Food Network Halloween Crafts
There is still time for some Halloween crafts and Great Plains Communications has found some of our favorites from our cable channel, Food Network. Gingerbread house decorating is a classic Christmas activity, but what if that gingerbread house was turned into a...
Tribal Lifeline Awareness
Once again, Great Plains Communications is helping raise awareness about one of the Universal Service Funds’ varied programs to help provide affordable telecommunications services to Americans. This time it is the Tribal Lifeline Program, which provides discounted...
Auto-Pay and Paperless Billing Reminder
Are you still marking your calendar with payment due dates, worrying about making sure you send your check in on time? Great Plains Communications wants you to stop stressing over late fees and sign up for Auto-Pay and Paperless Billing. Paperless Billing Paperless...
2017 Guide to Halloween TV Specials
Horror fans are welcoming the season as Halloween approaches. October is for picking apples and the perfect pumpkin, crafting a costume and watching the classics. From Hocus Pocus to Carrie, Great Plains Communications has put together a list of some of our favorite...
Internet Search Tips
Not sure of the capital of Portugal? Can’t remember who played Chunk in The Goonies? What’s the weather going to be like Friday night? Google it. The internet is full of more information than we could imagine or even retain. While this is an exciting fact, it can also...
Last Chance for Back-to-School Special!
Don’t miss our Back-to-School Special, as it comes to a close next week! Not only can you save money by bundling services, but right now you can also receive up to a $100 bill credit. Great Plains Communications is excited to celebrate the launch of NEW services and...
New Channel to the Lineup – Olympic Channel
You may have noticed a change to your channel lineup, we have added the Olympic Channel! The channel offers year-round programming of Olympic sports from around the world, with a focus on American athletes and teams. Do you love when Olympics time rolls around? Well...
Fall Favorite Treats to Welcome the Season
With the current heatwave moving through, it is hard to believe that tomorrow is the first day of fall. Even still, Great Plains Communications is gearing up for all the excitement the fall season brings. We have looked to our cable channel, HGTV and found some quick...
New Services and Great Deals
The school year is in full swing and our back-to-school promotion is just about over. Don’t miss out on not only bundling your services and saving 37%, but right now you could also receive up to a $100 Bill Credit! Great Plains Communications is excited to celebrate...