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!
In Memoriam: John Jordison
Last week, Great Plains Communications lost one of its best, John Jordison. John worked with the state and national government on our behalf. He passed away on Thursday peacefully in his sleep. John was a well-respected and liked member of the Great Plains...
Are you ready for some football?
Are you a pro football fan? Then you know that we recently added the NFL channel to our digital lineup! The network provides 24/7 coverage year round of professional football from live games to in-depth analysis. The channel also airs exclusive interviews and team...
Brand New Channel Provides a Better Experience in McCook
Our customers in McCook can now watch their favorite NBC shows in high-definition with a super-stable network feed. The more stable NBC HD channel, KHAS out of Hastings, is due to the use of a direct studio feed rather than an over-the-air signal. Over-the-air...
Online Backup is Getting a Brand New Name!
Online Backup is getting a brand new name (and logo). As of October 11, Online Backup is changing its name to FileHopper PlusSM . While the company is changing names, it will not change any of the services that you know and love. FileHopper PlusSM will still...
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Ponca Students Learn Skills For The Future With Lessons Of The Past
We have a new program that we know you’re going to want to set your DVR to record! This summer, students from the North Ponca tribe worked to help produce a brand new documentary called Standing Bear’s Footsteps, which weaves together interviews, recreations and...
We Are Honorable Mention winners at the 2012 PRNews Digital Awards!
Congratulations to our Marketing team for yet another accolade! Great Plains Communications has won honorable mention at the PRNews Digital Awards in the Search Engine Optimization category. The ceremony was held yesterday in New York City. It’s the first time the...
Nebraska Loves Public Schools!
One of our goals with GPC-FLASH is to highlight great content on the web and share it with our customers. Today, we're highlighting NElovesps.org, the website of a great organization that features inspiring stories of the great work of Nebraska public schools from...
Data Usage Part II: Sneaky Ways Your Connection is Using Tons of Data
When a user uses overwhelming amount of data, it puts a burden on the entire network and can actually slow down neighboring connections. It can also signal serious problems that negatively impact not just your Internet connection but your computer as well. You have a...
Data Usage Part I: Data Hogs and You
In the past, we wrote a series about how to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your Internet speeds. Now we’re targeting the surprising ways that your Internet connection could be using significantly more data than you realize. Why is managing your data...
Congratulations! Our Marketing Team Takes Two New Awards!
Congratulations to our Marketing team! They took home two MIDI awards from the Mid-American Cable Show held on September 5-7th. The marketing team took third place in the Marketing and Promotion Category: 10,001 + 25,000 Division for the recent "Be Together" ...
Program That Helps Millions Faces Changes
It’s National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week and the FCC is asking telecommunications companies to spread the word. The Lifeline program provides discounted telephone rates for low income households across the nation. According to the FCC website, Lifeline...








