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!
The Value of Service – Our Techs Get It
Here at Great Plains Communications, we take customer service very seriously and feel that it shows in the quality of service that customers receive. A while ago, we posted about the high level of service provided by our Customer Response Center reps and now we would...
Disney Shutters SOAPnet For Good
The sun is officially setting on SOAPnet, the network dedicated to soap operas. The channel has been phasing out of markets all over the nation and will officially be shuttered by the end of summer 2012. Most Great Plains Communications communities have already seen...
The Power of Your Remote
Did you know that your TV remote can be used to control a myriad of entertainment devices? From stereo systems to DVD players, you can use one remote to control your entire entertainment system. Just watch the video above to find out how easy it is to have everything...
Getting Ready for the Spring Game
This week, we're celebrating the upcoming return of Husker football (if only for a week, sigh) While you're waiting to see if Rex Burkhead is still as awesome as he was last year, we've rounded up some great online ways to show your Husker Pride! Pets on Parade You...
Red-White Game to Air on BTN!
The Red-White Game will be streaming live on BTN Digital! The BTN will play the tape-delayed version of the game on April 14th at 9:30 pm CT with highlights and analysis beginning at 8:30 pm CT. However, if you would like to watch the game live, you’ll be able...
2011 Community Service Award Winner!
Another year and another fantastic example of the spirit of giving inherent in Great Plains Communications’ culture. Steve True is that great example and we can’t be happier that he’s the recipient of the 2011 Community Service Award! Bloomfield has a great resident...
We Have a Brand New Look on Facebook
We have a brand new look for our Facebook page! You may have noticed that your own Facebook page recently received a brand new look called Timeline. Well, brand pages are now rolling out the same look and we couldn’t be more excited. The new page features a wider...
Protect Yourself and Your Phone
While email scams tend to get most of the coverage when it comes to protecting consumers from fraud, it’s unfortunately not the only way that criminals try to trick consumers. Recently, telephones across the nation have been afflicted with scam calls coming from 876...
Be Prepared for Severe Weather
It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week here in Nebraska, appropriately right on the eve of Tornado Season. When severe weather hits, as it did recently in North Platte, being able to communicate with others in your community and across the nation (and maybe the world) is...
Get Ready for the 2012 Olympics
Do you love the Olympics? No? Then this post may not be for you. However, if you enjoy watching the greatest athletes come together and make their stand to be the best of the best, then keep reading. The Summer Olympics make its triumphant return in July and you...
St. Patrick’s Day 2012
Whether you’re the type who celebrates St. Patrick’s Day at 6 a.m. or someone who prefers to keep it low-key on the day of green, we’ve got you covered with some great Irish recipes, parties and more. Recipes: One of the best parts of the Food Network is...
Are Your Household Items Affecting Your Internet Speed?
Last year, we were able to increase the speed in many of our towns and we will continue to make improvements to our fiber ring. However, your bandwidth is just part of the equation when it comes to the speed that you receive. In February of 2011, we did a three part...