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!
Time to Set The Clocks Back – Daylight Saving Time
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. As we turn our clocks back this Sunday, November 6, 2016, Great Plains Communications has teamed up with our cable...
Support Our Troops Program 2016!
It is November 1, which means we quickly switch from spooky festivities to holiday cheer. Great Plains Communications understands the importance of community during this time. No matter if you find it within relatives or close friends, spending time together and...
Halloween 2016
With Halloween on a Monday this year, this weekend will be full of festive activities such as parties, trunk-or-treats, and costume contests. No matter your age, it is always smart to be cautious around Halloween, as pedestrian traffic increases significantly and...
Scam Alert in Broken Bow and Sutherland, NE Areas!
Recently Great Plains Communications has become aware of an ongoing scam in the Broken Bow and Sutherland areas. There have been reports of individuals going door-to-door selling what they claim to be Great Plains Communications services. The company would like to...
Meet a Tech – Daryl & Alex Sharp
Daryl Sharp has been with Great Plains Communications as a Broadband Technician for just shy of 20 years. He was raised on a farm in Enders, NE, 8 miles south of Imperial, NE and enjoys the support and kindness a rural community offers. "It is an experience that is...
Last Days of the Full Stream Ahead Promotion!
There are only a couple days left to take advantage of the Great Plains Communications Full Stream Ahead promotion! Don’t miss your chance at receiving a FREE Roku® streaming device, FREE installation and a FREE month of Internet service when you sign up for either...
This Day in History – October 11
October 11, 1968 marks the date of the first successful mission of the United States’ Apollo program to carry a crew into space. Not only was the launch a technical success from the Florida Cape Kennedy Air Force Station, but the crew was able to transmit the first...
Do Not Call Registry
Still receiving those annoying dinner-time phone calls? Kids being woken up each night by the phone ringing? That’s because legally, telemarketers are allowed to call until 9 p.m. each day. Now, you can register your number with the National Do Not Call Registry and...
Stream & Chill Giveaway Winner!
Great Plains Communications would like to congratulate our winner of the Stream & Chill Giveaway, Paige Schweitzer of Arnold, NE! She has won a Roku® 3 streaming device, Cuisinart Popcorn Maker (kernels included), and 2 family meals (4-person) delivered to her...
Huskers Throwback Thursday
It was November 27, 1890 and Nebraska state university had just defeated a team representing the Omaha YMCA. With a 35-minute first half and 43-minute second half, Nebraska’s football tradition began. As our team prepares for their game against Illinois this Saturday,...
Fall 2016 is Finally Here!
It’s the first day of fall! Soon the leaves will be falling and we will be switching from short sleeves to jackets. Make room on the table, because Great Plains Communications has found some favorite fall meals from our cable channel, Food Network and we want to share...
Stream & Chill Giveaway
Back-to-School time is busy for all families, with new activities and schedules to adapt to, earlier bedtimes, and attempting to weave in family time when possible. Great Plains Communications is excited to offer our Stream & Chill Giveaway as an opportunity to...