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!
Don’t Forget This When Preparing for Winter
Winter storm Jupiter spread a dangerous amount of ice across the Midwest the past few days and left many without power. Living in this area means beautiful seasons, but with them comes severe weather. While most people have a list of winter essentials, a landline...
2017 Winter Show Premieres
As the temperatures and snow continue to fall this winter, cable television is gearing up some big winter show premieres to enjoy from the warmth of your couch. Great Plains Communications has picked a few of our favorites full of action, depth and intriguing story...
Don’t Miss Our Scholarship Deadline!
As the kids head into the second semester of school, the thought of graduation planning quickly becomes a reality. Continuing on after high school will bring new experiences, exciting information and also expenses. No matter if it is a big university or a two year...
Last Chance for the Tech the Halls Promotion!
The holidays are over, but there are still a couple more days until the end of the Great Plains Communications Tech the Halls promotion. Did you get a new laptop for Christmas? Did the kids each get their own smart phone? With each device comes more need for higher...
Get Fit in 2017 with the Nebraska 150 Challenge
It’s 2017 and for many that means New Year’s Resolutions. If you are one that’s trying to get fit for the New Year, find support in our great state of Nebraska. This March, Nebraska is celebrating 150 years of statehood and as part of this milestone, the Nebraska...
New Year’s Eve Recipes with Food Network
The year 2016 is coming to an end. As January 1, 2017 approaches, we reflect on where the past year has taken us and where we want to go in the year to come. Great Plains Communications has picked some of our favorite recipes from our cable channel, Food Network to...
Our Top Picks for Santa Trackers
It is just about that time, for the big man in red to load up his sleigh. The reindeer will be anxious to be on their way. With the help of technology, you can track his route with a Santa Tracker. Great Plains Communications has included some of our favorite websites...
Holiday Storage and Clean-Up Ideas with the DIY Network
The holidays bring decorations, visiting family and friends and tons of delicious foods. While it is truly a magical time to spend with loved ones, Great Plains Communications has found some of our favorite cleaning tips and holiday décor storage tips from our cable...
Microsoft® Error Update
Last week, you may have received the error, “Invalid IP Configuration”. It was brought to our attention that a large number of Microsoft® 8 and 10 users were receiving this message when attempting to connect to the Internet. Great Plains Communications would like to...
Tech the Halls Social Giveaway
As part of our Tech the Halls promotion, Great Plains Communications is excited to give away an extra gift this holiday season. For a chance to qualify to win a 32 GB Apple iPad Mini 2 with Wi-Fi, all you have to do is like our Facebook page, like the giveaway post,...
Congratulations to Our Q3 Customer Survey Winners!
Say congratulations to our quarterly survey winners, Amy Fiedler of Bloomfield, NE, Ashley Vontz of McCook, NE, and Joyce Bottorf of Petersburg, NE! The survey provides feedback on how customers feel about Great Plains Communications products and services, as well as...
Supporting Local Veterans With Operation Homefront
In our previous social campaign, Great Plains Communications worked to raise awareness for the organization Operation Homefront by offering to donate $1 for every “like” we received on our Facebook post. Thanks to an abundance of support, we received 802 likes...