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Make a Lasting Impression by Buying Nebraska
Nearly every retailer on the planet is shouting from the mountaintops about their upcoming Black Friday deals. However, if you are looking to give a gift that is a little more unique, we have found some great ideas. You may or may not be aware of the many Nebraska...
Thanksgiving on Parade (And More)!
Airing on November 27th on ABC Family beginning at 3pm CT Charlie Brown Marathon: Anyone who reads this blog knows that we're big fans of the family friendly offerings from the Peanuts gang. This year, ABC Family is giving us hours of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the...
Shipping Rates for Military Addresses
For those who are participating in our Support the Troops Program, we want to remind you that shipping during the holiday season often takes longer than the rest of the year. Fortunately, the USPS have created the above grid to help you make sure your gifts will get...
Best Websites for Turkey Day
One of the best parts of the Internet is that it brings the world of information right to your fingertips. Of course, that much information can be overwhelming. We put together a list of our favorite sites to help you knock Thanksgiving out-of-the-park! The Food...
FCC Raising Awareness About Tribal Lifeline Support
Once again, we are helping to raise awareness about one of the Universal Service Funds' varied programs to help provide affordable telecommunications services to Americans. This time it is the Tribal Lifeline Program, which provides discounted telephone services for...
Celebrate Veterans Day with GPC-TV and Nebraska Heroes
Veterans Day is right around the corner. We are avid supporters of the military. From our Support Our Troops Program to our Veterans Day programming on GPC-TV, we appreciate the sacrifice made my thousands of men and women. This Veterans Day, we will be showing our...
Nationally Recognized Experts Meet to Explore Nebraska Universal Service Fund
Dodge County served as an important backdrop to showcase the value of the Nebraska Universal Service Fund (NUSF) this past Wednesday. As part of an informational trip that included testifying before the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee of the Nebraska...
Support Our Troops Program Begins Today
Today is the official start of the holiday season and we can't wait to celebrate. For us here at Great Plains Communications, that means decking the halls, wrapping the cubicles, and opening registration for our Support Our Troops Program. Every year, we help loved...
State of the Internet for Seniors
While there is still a perception that those who are 65+ aren't big users of the Internet, new research proves that is far from the truth. In fact, according to a 2013 Pew Research study, seniors are the fastest growing segment of Internet users. Here are some fun...
Family Friendly Halloween Specials – 2013
Earlier this week, we reviewed our picks for the truly scary movies that are gracing the Cable airwaves leading up to Halloween. But not every ghost story and Halloween tale is quite so scary. We’ve rounded up some great options to enjoy with your whole family. Toy...
Countdown to Spooky – Cable’s Best Halloween Programs
Holiday specials used to be the domain of Thanksgiving and Christmas alone. However, Halloween has been increasingly celebrated on the small screen. There are now dozens of movie marathons, special episodes and TV specials all over the Cable Airwaves. Fortunately...
Veterans Day Coming to Your Great Plains Communications Cable
You likely have heard that our Support Our Troops program is coming back for another year. Well your chance to support our soldiers doesn't stop there this year. This Veterans Day, our Cable subscribers will have another way to give back to those who give their all...