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!

Meet the MLB Network

Meet the MLB Network

In our ongoing effort to educate our customers about their new programming options, we are introducing the MLB Network, the premiere network for Baseball fans across the nation.  Much like the NFL Network, this channel features in-depth and exclusive coverage of the...

Get To Know Your Parental Controls

Get To Know Your Parental Controls

There is a lot of really great programming on TV.  However, there is also a lot of programming that you might not want everyone in your home to see. That’s why parental controls are so useful!  They are an easy way to make sure that kids aren’t exposed to mature...

An Update on the Recent Robocalls Situation

An Update on the Recent Robocalls Situation

Recently, Great Plains Communications dealt with a situation that has affected many phone companies across the nation.  However, we are pleased to report that it appears that the issue has been resolved. The situation centered on Robocalls.  These calls are made via...

Meet Hub Network

We're introducing another wonderful new addition to our channel lineup aimed at providing quality kids programming.  Hub Network brings a blend of new and classic comedies, fan-favorite movies, and live-action shows to your family.  Popular programming includes...

Meet Boomerang – One of Our Newest Channel Additions

Meet Boomerang – One of Our Newest Channel Additions

You may have noticed changes to our channel lineup.  We have added several new channels to our Cable programming and are looking into even more options.  Since we have added so much new programming, we wanted to take some time to get you familiar with the new...

Internet Explorer Once Again Safe to Use

Internet Explorer Once Again Safe to Use

Recently, we have heard from some of our customers that there have been stories around the web warning of a security breach affecting Internet Explorer. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Homeland security advised Americans not to use the Internet Explorer web...

In Memorium – Patty Armstrong

This past week, the Great Plains Communications' family lost a dear employee. Patty Armstrong, wife of fellow longtime employee Tim Armstrong, succumbed to her battle with cancer. The funeral service was held on April 22nd at Salem Lutheran Church and Patty was then...

Don’t Miss A Weekend of Sports on GPC-TV!

Don’t Miss A Weekend of Sports on GPC-TV!

We know how much our customers love local high school sports and we are proud to be able to air so many great games every year.  To celebrate a fantastic year of high school sports, we will be airing games all next weekend on GPC-TV.  April 25th- 27th will be wall to...

Congrats to South Loup Athletics!

Congrats to South Loup Athletics!

We're saying a big congratulations to students at Arnold and Callaway High Schools!  These students proved that they have exemplary schools spirit during out "Pump It Up" video contest. The contest was sponsored by GPC-TV, our family of local channels, that airs on...

It’s Time for the Husker Spring Game Brought to You by BTN!

It’s Time for the Husker Spring Game Brought to You by BTN!

If you aren't one of the expected 60,000+ fans going to see the Husker spring game live, you can still catch every minute of action!  The game will be televised on BTN at 7pm CT as part of a full day of Big Ten spring game action.  Other games include Penn St. and...

Three New Reasons to Keep Your Landline Phone

1. It's the best way to secure your home:  Many emergency systems demand a dependable landline connection to make the system work.  It is certainly necessary for many emergency alert pendants who use a wireless connection to a landline device to ensure that an...

Give the Gift of Ease!

Give the Gift of Ease!

When it comes to finding the perfect gift for Mother's Day, we invite you to get your mom or grandma the gift of an easy wireless Internet connection. From now until May 8th, register to win a tablet for your mom or grandma at www.gpcom.com/mom! Tablets have become...

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