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!

Newest 2017 Survey Winners!

Newest 2017 Survey Winners!

Help us in congratulating our newest quarterly survey winners, Lorna Eliason of Chadron, NE, Dottie Babcock of Creighton, NE, and Melvin Ludlam of Red Cloud, NE! The survey provides feedback on how customers feel about Great Plains Communications products and...

Fall 2017 Show Premieres

It is that time again, when we introduce ourselves to new friends, enemies, and even galaxies. Fall show premieres are kicking off and Great Plains Communications has picked some we think you won’t want to miss. The Orville – September 10 on FOX As an homage to Star...

Looking Back at Past Eclipses

Did you know that scientists believe they have evidence of a total solar eclipse dated as far back as November 30, 3340 B.C.? According to our cable channel, History, “A series of circular and spiral-shaped petroglyphs at the Loughcrew Megalithic Monument in County...

Solar Eclipse Safety Tips from NASA

The total solar eclipse is less than a week away. By this time, people have picked out their camping spots and are quickly making sure they have enough solar glasses to go around. Great Plains Communications is excited that we in Nebraska will have a prime view, but...

New School Year and New Service Options

New School Year and New Service Options

What used to be a time of burying noses into books and handouts has turned into hours online; reading, researching, and working through digital activities. High-speed Internet is no longer a luxury in education, but a necessity to succeed. We understands how essential...

Upcoming Summer Events

Upcoming Summer Events

Great Plains Communications was excited to be a part of the Custer County Bull Riding Classic this past Monday in Broken Bow, NE! We loved getting to hand out our new summer t-shirts showing the Forward Thinking design of our recently redesigned website, as well as...

Congrats to Our Shark Week Giveaway Winner!

Congrats to Our Shark Week Giveaway Winner!

Help us in congratulating our Shark Week Giveaway winner, Malia Nemecek of Scribner, NE! As part of our cable channel, Discovery’s famous Shark Week, Great Plains Communications decided to join in the fun with our own giveaway. By liking our Facebook page, Facebook...

Facebook Tips You Might Have Missed

Facebook Tips You Might Have Missed

As you have probably noticed, social media sites are constantly updating with new features and layouts. This can be great, but it can also lead to users missing out on certain features, due to not even knowing they were added. Great Plains Communications wants to...

2017 Shark Week on Discovery

2017 Shark Week on Discovery

It’s Shark Week on Discovery! The week was kicked-off by Michael Phelps racing a CGI shark, losing by just a couple seconds. From there, the excitement was on. Tonight, you can catch Great White Serial Killer Lives: Sharkopedia Edition at 7 PM as “Researchers try to...

FREE HBO Preview Weekend Starting Tomorrow!

FREE HBO Preview Weekend Starting Tomorrow!

Are you ready for the FREE HBO Package Preview Weekend? This Friday, July 21 through Monday, July 24, 2017 Great Plains Communications will be providing access to chart topping entertainment, such as the second episode of the new Game of Thrones Season 7 and Deadpool....

Don’t Get Caught in a Scam this Summer

Don’t Get Caught in a Scam this Summer

While you may be ready to get away and relax this summer, credit card thieves are still working diligently to create convincing scams. Great Plains Communications wants to be sure that you enjoy your vacation to the fullest, without having to worry about scammers....

Game of Thrones Watch Party Recipes

Game of Thrones Watch Party Recipes

This Sunday marks the premiere of Season 7 of the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones. With much anticipation from many of our employees, Great Plains Communications has found some inspired recipes from our cable channel, Food Network to help you celebrate this weekend....

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