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!
Do You Know if Your Computer is Secure?
Data Privacy Day is more than an annual reminder to change your passwords. If somebody told you that you have malware on your computer, would you know what that means? By definition, ‘malware [mal-wair]: software intended to damage a computer, mobile device, computer...
Midseason Premieres You Don’t Want to Miss
Midseason premieres are underway and Great Plains Communications wants to make sure you don’t miss any of the excitement. Below we have listed the start-up dates for some of the most popular shows on television. Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) – February 11, 2016 How to...
Meet a Tech – Andrew Benben
Meet Andrew Benben, Broadband Technician for Great Plains Communications located in Gordon, NE. Q: How long have you been with Great Plains Communications? A: I will be coming up on 1 year of service with Great Plains Communications on February 1, 2016. Q: What...
Don’t Miss the Scholarship Deadline!
Christmas vacation came to an end and seniors have started the countdown to graduation as it slowly comes into focus. Time is ticking down not only on their secondary education but on the opportunity to apply for the Great Plains Communications scholarships....
New Year, New Gadgets at CES 2016
It’s a new year and CES® has shown no delay in presenting the exciting new gadgets of 2016. With functions ranging from a robot dog that plays soccer and recognizes its owner to an alarm clock that will wake you with your favorite scent, there are some intriguing...
Congratulations to our 2015 Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Winners!
Toni Powers (Tryon, NE) - "My 3 girls in their sweaters." The holidays are over, but Great Plains Communications still has two gifts to deliver. We would like to give a big congratulations to Toni Powers of Tryon, NE and Eric Bevelhymer of Ponca, NE on being our two...
Happy New Year from Great Plains Communications!
There always seems to be a special glimmer on New Year’s Eve, if it is the abundance of sequins adorning the festive attire or the idea of a fresh start in the new-year. Whatever it is that you are excited for, Great Plains Communications wants to help your evening...
What to do When your Favorite Website is Down
Did you experience problems when accessing Facebook this morning and/or last night? If so, you weren’t alone. Facebook was experiencing a temporary outage. Websites across the worldwide web periodically go down for a number of reasons, such as software updates or...
Christmas Dinner with The Food Network
Pork or beef? Potatoes or Brussels sprouts? The dinner table is the constant through all the traditions. No matter if it’s opening one present on Christmas Eve or you spending Christmas morning snuggled in the backseat of the family car, most likely you will find your...
How much speed do you need?
Rapidly advancing technology and an ever-growing number of devices in our homes has increased the need for greater Internet bandwidth. To determine the Internet speed that best aligns with the specific usage needs of you and your family, Great Plains Communications...
Your Christmas Wish List
There’s not much time left, just 10 days until Christmas. Have you checked off all the must-haves from your family’s wish list? Let Great Plains Communications help this year, no matter if it’s high-speed Internet you need or reliable cable service. As a gift to you...
Do you have a Landline this Winter?
There is a lot of beauty in a Midwest winter. A white Christmas is a special thing, and there is a certain feeling of satisfaction as you crawl into your handmade snow fort. Though anyone who has lived in the area knows that with the beauty comes some difficulties....