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!
Get Rid of Stress with the National 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...
The MLB Network is Pumped Up for the Postseason Playoffs!
With overwhelming tension in the air, it seemed as if all 40,502 people in Kauffman Stadium were getting more anxious with each extended inning in the Wildcard Series game between the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics. The bottom of the sixth inning left...
We Have New Winners in Our Auto-Pay Contest! Find Out How You Could be Next.
Congratulations to our newest Auto-Pay winners, Gerald and Sandy Patterson of Hayes Center, NE! They have won a $100 Visa Gift Card in our Auto-Pay & Paperless Billing Contest. Since starting the contest in August, 2012, we have given out over $3,000 in Visa Gift...
BTN2Go Will Have You Good to GO BIG RED!
Imagine sitting in the passenger’s seat with five hours left before your road trip finally concludes. You remember the Huskers kick off in 30 minutes and instantly that mocking road in front of you makes you feel even worse. Your cell phone vibrates. It’s your friend...
Introducing FamilyNet/RuralTV
Great Plains Communications introduces you to another exciting new addition to your cable lineup. FamilyNet/RuralTV boasts a lineup sure to entertain all viewing ages. With classics such as The Marty Stuart Show, Hee Haw, and Beverly Hillbillies, it is sure to keep...
It’s Time To Make Your Life Easier!
Have you taken advantage of our Auto-Pay/Paperless Billing contest? If not, what are you waiting for?!? Great Plains Communications holds a monthly contest that rewards customers for signing up for Auto-Pay and Paperless Billing. To date, we have awarded over a dozen...
What To Know Before You Think About Satellite TV
Most Cable consumers will inevitably contemplate switching to Satellite TV. Sometimes, they’re drawn in by super-low promo offers or are tempted by channel options. It is unfortunate, however, that many of these consumers will eventually end up with Satellite...
In Remembrance of Our Friend, Mark Stottler
Great Plains Communications is mourning the loss of a dear friend and employee. Mark Stottler, Manager of CATV/Broadband Engineering, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014. For 33 years, Mark was a wonderful member of our team. He brought an energy to his work and...
Have You Seen MeTV?
Have you had the chance to check out MeTV, one of the newest channels on our updated Cable lineup? MeTV brings its viewers the best in classic television & iconic programs that rank among the more revered shows of all time. MeTV is the only place to see...
Get Ready for Big Red Action!
It is finally here! This Saturday marks the beginning of the Huskers Football Season and we are excited about all the possibilities this year holds. From the match up against old rival Miami, to later an anticipated game against up-and-comer Fresno State, the Huskers...
Our Picks for the Best New Comedies of the Fall TV Season
Every year, the major television networks offer up a spate of new comedies varying wildly in quality. Some end up being overwhelmingly filthy (and quickly canceled) and some are wonderfully quirky (yet still canceled) Our team picked their favorite options that we...
Top Five Dramas You’ll Love This Fall
This season’s abundance of premiering dramas will have you ready to ditch the summer heat and curl up on the couch to all this Fall has to offer. Every single major network is debuting a wealth of new programming for the Fall TV Season. Fortunately for you, our team...