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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...
Support Our Troops Program: Coming Soon!
Get ready for another year of Support Our Troops Program! Through this program, we have helped many of families provide a little piece of home to loved ones serving overseas. For those who may be new to the program, it provides FREE complimentary shipping to Great...
Halloween Contest for Your Ghouls and Goblins
The leaves are starting to change, some parts of the state have already been hit with snow. and the air is crisp. It must mean that Halloween is right around the corner! Here at Great Plains Communications, we are big proponents of having a safe and fun Halloween....
Cable One Dispute Will not Affect our Cable Customers
This week, Cable One, a company which provides service throughout the Midwest, Southwest and Northwest of America decided to drop certain networks provided by Turner Broadcasting. These channels included CNN, Cartoon Network and HLN. In return, Turner pulled the...
Top Questions about TV Programming
We have blogged in the past about how programming is selected for TV, and how local stations are assigned to different areas. However, why we do or do not have a particular channel in a particular area continues to be one of the most frequent questions that we get....
Congratulations to our Survey Winner!
Say congratulations to our quarterly customer survey winner, Judy Wilson! If you have been a Great Plains Communications customer for more than a year, you have likely seen our quarterly survey. The survey helps us to get feedback about how customers feel about our...
In Case You Missed It – The Fall Season Guide for Premiere Week
We've recommended our favorite comedies and dramas of the 2013 Fall Season, but here is a list of the all the premieres this week! What's your favorite?