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!
Do You Know Your Speed Needs?
For many households, having Internet now means having a wireless connection. With the rise of wireless Internet came the rise of “wi-fi” devices. TV’s, gaming platforms and even refrigerators can now connect to the Internet wirelessly. However, with every new...
Summer Storms Easier to Handle with Landline
It’s a popular joke that if it’s snowing in the morning, sunny by the afternoon and raining again that night; then you’re in Nebraska. While the day-to-day weather may be unpredictable, one thing Nebraskans can count on is severe weather including tornadoes,...
Breaking News: You Will be Able to Watch the Husker Home Games!
Recently an article appeared in the Omaha World Herald that discussed a potential Big Ten Network blackout that would affect the first two homes games and an undetermined conference home game. While Great Plains Communications was mentioned as one of the Cable...
Grant Spotlight – Cedar Rapids Public School
One of the programs that we are most proud of is our “Commitment to the Schools” grant program. Each year, we give approximately $25,000 away to schools in our communities across the State of Nebraska. One such school is Cedar Rapids Public School, which received a...
The Sneaky New Crop of Facebook Viruses
Facebook can be a great and safe way to connect with friends and family who are increasingly spreading across the nation and, sometimes, the globe. However, Facebook, like many computer programs, is vulnerable to viruses that can take a lot of the fun out of the...
Community Spotlight – Niobrara
Niobrara has the peculiar distinction of being one of the oldest and yet, newest towns in Nebraska. That’s because the town has been moved not once, but twice due to changes in the coastline of the Missouri River. For those who like hunting, Niobrara is home...
JL Enterprises Testimonial
We're proud to be partners with many businesses across the state of Nebraska. Check out more testimonials on our YouTube channel at GreatPlainsComm
Memorial Day – a History of the Fallen
The photo above is from a North Bend tribute to those who have served in the Armed Forces Memorial Day is just around the corner and like many Americans, we at Great Plains Communications are extremely grateful for the sacrifices so many brave men and women make each...
Don’t lose your business to lost files
It can be shocking how much data goes along with owning and operating a small business. Between accounting documents, contracts with vendors, customer receipts, human resources and so much more, you’re looking at hundreds of files. These files range from simply...
Sutherland Joins our List of HD Cable Communities!
We’re happy to announce that Sutherland has joined the several Great Plains Communications’ communities who enjoy the crystal-clear picture of High-Definition Cable Services. Residents will be able to watch favorites like HGTV, ESPN and the Disney Channel in beautiful...
It’s all about the data
So you read our post on why your small business needs a website (right?) and your company now has on-line presence. So, it’s time to take the next step and figure out just how your customers are using your website and what you can do to make it even more likely to...
Great Plains Communications’ Scholarships: Celebrating Outstanding Students
One of our favorite times of year here at Great Plains Communications is when we award approximately $20,000 in scholarships to students in our communities. Congratulations to all of our deserving award winners! Gordon Needs of Stapleton – Trade and Technical...