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About Great Plains Communications

E.C. Hunt founded Great Plains Communications in 1910. Since then, we’ve been evolving and expanding our technology and bandwidth to better serve our customers. We’re proud to serve our communities as a leading regional fiber-network services provider. Our 18,000+ mile fiber network powers customers across the Midwest and beyond. See why we’re a leading telecommunications technology solutions provider.

About Great Plains Communications

E.C. Hunt founded Great Plains Communications in 1910. Since then, we’ve been evolving and expanding our technology and bandwidth to better serve our customers. We’re proud to serve our communities as a leading regional fiber-network services provider. Our 16,500+ mile fiber network powers customers across the Midwest and beyond. See why we’re a leading telecommunications technology solutions provider.

Our Commitment to the Community

It’s our commitment to empower and improve education in the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer college scholarships to high school graduate customers in Nebraska and Indiana.

Annual grant opportunities are also available for educators in GPC communities. Use of these grants includes improving curriculum and offering new classroom programs.

Learn more about our commitment to the students in our community and our scholarships in Nebraska and Indiana.

Our Commitment to the Community

It’s our commitment to empower and improve education in the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer college scholarships to high school graduate customers in Nebraska and Indiana.

Annual grant opportunities are also available for educators in GPC communities. Use of these grants includes improving curriculum and offering new classroom programs.

Learn more about our commitment to the students in our community and our scholarships in Nebraska and Indiana.

Press Releases

Learn more about our leadership team and why they’re passionate about making Great Plains Communications the best telecommunications solution provider for our customers.

Read through the latest news releases and articles featuring Great Plains Communications or find a past release in our archive.
Learn more about:

  • Network expansion projects
  • Community involvement initiatives
  • Scholarships in Nebraska & Indiana communities
  • Upcoming product rollouts
  • And more!

For media inquiries, local press contacts can call or email:

Laura Kocher | Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations

2024

1/24/24 – Great Plains Communications to Sponsor the Durham Museum’s Digital Learning Initiative
GPC’s symmetrical fiber internet will help deliver interactive online classes to learners of all ages in Omaha, Greater Nebraska and beyond

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1/4/24 – Great Plains Communications Appoints Joseph Pellegrini as President and Chief Operating Officer
Pellegrini’s focus on enhanced customer experience and successful execution of deliverables enables further fiber advancement for the growing Midwestern provider

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2023

11/2/23 – Great Plains Communications to Expand Fiber Services to 20,000 Customer Locations Across Nebraska and Southeast Indiana Under Federal Communications Commission Program
Through the FCC’s Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model program, GPC will support access to symmetrical fiber internet speeds up to 2 Gig

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8/22/23 – Great Plains Communications Expands Indiana Fiber Footprint
Growing Midwestern provider continues Indiana expansion, bringing Fiber to the Home and Business services to Aurora, Vevay and additional unserved areas of Southeastern Indiana

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8/17/23 – Great Plains Communications Announces Fiber Network Expansion to 16 Nebraska Communities
Bringing full suite Fiber to the Home and Business services to Gretna, La Vista, Papillion, Ralston and more

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8/3/23 – Great Plains Communications Announces Christopher Sikora as Chief Revenue Officer
Sikora will overse GPC’s revenue generation across all divisions, driving growth through strategic solutions and innovation

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7/26/23 – Great Plains Communications Launches Fiber Network Construction for Largest Contiguous Industrial Business Park in Nebraska 
GPC bringing high-capacity fiber services to the 170-acre Gretna Logistics Park in Gretna, Nebraska

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07/13/23 – Great Plains Communications Adds Barton Saunders as Vice President of Wholesale and Carrier Services

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07/11/23 – Great Plains Communications Awarded $11M From Nebraska Capital Funds Project
Funding Will be Utilized to Bring Broadband to Eight Nebraska Communities

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06/14/23 – Great Plains Communications Extends 400-Gig Fiber Network from Omaha to Minneapolis and Chicago
GPC keeps expanding and enhancing transport network to support ongoing increase of bandwidth demand

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06/07/23 – Great Plains Communications Brings Fiber-Driven Technology to Enhance Live Events at Steelhouse Omaha
Omaha’s newest state-of-the-art music venue delivers ultimate fan experience with Fiber internet, Ethernet and voice services powered by GPC’s high-capacity fiber network

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05/11/23 – Great Plains Communications Upgrades Multi-state Network with Ciena’s Coherent Routing Solution
Technology enhancements enable new 5G, cloud services and enrich customer experience

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04/11/23 – Great Plains Communications Begins Construction as Exclusive Fiber Provider to the 157-Acre Gretna Crossing Park in Gretna, Nebraska
GPC kicks off Gretna fiber expansion with construction to the outdoor entertainment, recreation and sports venue

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02/02/23 – Great Plains Communications Adds 2 Gig Symmetric Fiber Internet Speeds to Its Extensive List of Fiber Product Offerings
GPC’s highly reliable, multi-gig fiber services position customers for ongoing technology advancement

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01/31/23 – Great Plains Communications Expands Executive Leadership Team
New Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer will focus on market expansion, fiber-based digital technology initiatives and continuing to provide an  extraordinary customer experience

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2022

12/13/22 – Great Plains Communications Awarded More than $2.8M of Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program Funding to Extend Fiber Services to Unserved and Underserved Areas of the State
Residents in at least 247 homes will have access to fiber services including symmetrical internet speeds up to 1 Gbps x 1 Gbps.

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10/18/22 – Great Plains Communications Expands Chadron, Nebraska Footprint with Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Network
GPC continues their technology partnership with the City, promoting Chadron as a fiber-forward community, positioned for future growth and opportunity.

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5/31/22 – Great Plains Communications Adds New 400 Gbps-Capable Fiber Route
from Omaha to Kansas City

High capacity addition to the GPC transport network provides rapid scalability, diversity and increased reliability.

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5/18/22 – Great Plains Communications Announces GPC SD-WAN, Powered by VMware
GPC’s managed SD-WAN service gives businesses agility to optimize and scale networks according to bandwidth and application demands.

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4/5/22 – Great Plains Communications Announces High-Speed Fiber-Optic Broadband Now Available in Blair, Nebraska
Construction completion means Gig by Gig Internet speeds are now available to all homes and businesses in Blair, Nebraska.

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2/24/22 – Great Plains Communications Attains MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification
This accomplishment validates GPC’s dedication to provide the highest quality Ethernet service to Enterprise and Wholesale customers.

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2/8/22 – Great Plains Communications Introduces Smarter Business Security,
Powered by Alarm.com

Businesses in Nebraska and Indiana can protect people, property and assets with cloud-based, real-time intelligent security and video monitoring via a mobile app.

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1/4/22 – Great Plains Communications Completes Acquisition of Wood River Network
The fiber asset acquisition extends the GPC fiber footprint and brings fiber-to-the-home and business to Wood River, Nebraska.

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2021

11/16/21 – Great Plains Communications Named Official Technology Partner of
First-Ever MAGE’21 (Mid-America Gamers Expo)

Fiber optic construction and 10 Gbps internet connection will support charity fund-raising
efforts at the gaming expo in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

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10/1/21 – Grain Management-Backed Great Plains Communications Completes Acquisition of USA Communications
The company’s fourth acquisition in the past five years further illustrates its commitment to aggressive growth to meet bandwidth and technology demands.

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8/4/21 – Great Plains Communications Introduces Enhanced DDoS Protection, Providing Real-time Threat Protection and Mitigation
GPC Distributed Denial of Service security protection helps businesses avoid downtime and disruption due to ever-increasing cyberattacks.

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7/29/21 – Great Plains Communications Rolls Out Network Enhancements, Expansion and New Products in Southeast Indiana
The growing Midwestern provider continues to improve and extend their Indiana Network.

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7/8/21 – Great Plains Communications Bringing Fiber Optic Broadband Business Services to Council Bluffs, Iowa
Growing local telecom provider increases its fiber footprint in the Omaha-Council Bluffs NE-IA Metropolitan Area.

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6/9/21 – Great Plains Communications Rolls out GPC Managed WIFI to Indiana Enterprise Customers
Providing fast, reliable, managed wireless connectivity and capability as businesses reopen.

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5/25/21 – Great Plains Communications Brings Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Services to Blair and Valley, Nebraska 
The growing provider continues to advance communities and extend their fiber footprint.

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5/20/21 – Great Plains Communications Grows Its Carrier & Wholesale Services Leadership Team as They Continue on Their Path of Strategic Growth
Diane Pittman has been named VP of Carrier & Wholesale Services and Jeff Mielke is the new Senior Account Director of Carrier & Wholesale Services.

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5/11/21 – Great Plains Communications Introduces GPC Cloud Connect, Giving Enterprise Customers Real-time Productivity
Direct, reliable connectivity across multiple, diverse routes to multiple cloud services, with no internet constraints and minimal latency.

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4/21/21 – Great Plains Communications Begins Turning Up Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Services in Seven Rural Nebraska Communities
Construction is near completion in most areas with customers being turned up in phases. The projects are scheduled for full completion by the end of the summer, 2021.

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3/9/21 – Great Plains Communications Appoints Matt Porterfield Vice President of Corporate Development
Porterfield will lead strategic expansion and merger and acquisition initiatives for this growing Midwestern provider.

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2/17/21 – Great Plains Communications Introduces Intelligent Whole-Home WIFI Service Powered by Plume HomePass to Residential Indiana Customers 
Intuitive WIFI without boundaries provides dependable speed, greater signal strength and advanced security throughout the entire home – all managed via the HomePass app.

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2020

10/20/20 – Great Plains Communications Receives Grants to Extend Rural Broadband Services to Seven Nebraska Communities
Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern regional telecommunications provider, will utilize $8.9 million in funding under the Remote Access Rural Broadband Grant program to bring high-speed internet connectivity to seven rural Nebraska communities.

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09/17/20 – Great Plains Communications Completes Acquisition of Indiana-Based Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation
Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern regional telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately-owned 13,000-mile fiber network reaching 11 states,  has completed its acquisition of  Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation (“ETC”), a progressive Southeastern Indiana-based provider.

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09/09/20 – Great Plains Communications Implements Key Network Upgrades 

Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern regional telecommunications provider, has announced the completion of recent upgrades and expansion on its 11,500+ mile fiber network reaching 11 states.

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 07/28/20 – Great Plains Communications Unveils GPC Managed WIFI to Enterprise Customers

Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately‐owned 11,500+ mile fiber network reaching 11 states, has announced the launch of GPC Managed WIFI.

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06/25/20 – Nebraska-based Great Plains Communications to Acquire Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation

Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately-owned 11,500+ mile fiber network touching 11 states, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation (ETC), an innovative Southeastern Indiana-based provider.

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06/02/20 – Great Plains Communications Welcomes Carl Brandt as Senior Account Director of Carrier Services

Great Plains Communications, a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an ever-expanding, privately-owned 11,500+ mile fiber network is pleased to welcome Carl Brandt as the new Senior Account Director of Carrier Services.

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02/06/20 – Great Plains Communications Appoints Tony Thakur as New Chief Technology Officer

Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, has named Tony Thakur as Chief Technology Officer.

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02/04/20 – Great Plains Communications Starts 2020 with a Bang

Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, begins 2020 with the announcement of multiple promotions and new hires in finance, human resources and sales.

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2019

10/24/19 – Great Plains Communications Appoints Brent Whittington to Board of Directors
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska and a Grain Management portfolio company, is pleased to announce that Brent Whittington has been elected to the Great Plains Communications Board of Directors.

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9/23/19 – Nebraska Telecommunications Association (NTA) Team Members to Assist Great Plains Communications with Broadband Deployment Project in Rural Herman, Nebraska
Eric Carstenson, NTA President and Jamanda Wolfe, NTA Member Services Administrator will spend a few hours assisting Great Plains Communications with a broadband deployment project in rural Herman on Wednesday September 25th as part of the “Dirty Jobs With the NTA” program. The program highlights NTA member companies’ broadband deployment projects across the state.

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8/6/19 – Great Plains Communications Completes Purchase of InterCarrier Networks
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska and a Grain Management portfolio company, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of InterCarrier Networks (ICN), a high-capacity, fiber-optic network carrier with unique routes in Illinois, Indiana, the St. Louis metro area, and Kentucky.

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5/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Welcomes Josephine Bernson as Chief Revenue Office
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, has added Josephine Bernson to their team in the role of Chief Revenue Officer. Bernson will be responsible for driving revenue generation efforts and identifying growth opportunities for the enterprise and wholesale divisions of the company.

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5/15/19 – Grain Management Investment Great Plains Communications to Acquire InterCarrier Networks
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska and a Grain Management portfolio company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire InterCarrier Networks, a regional fiber optic carrier with a high-capacity network spanning Illinois, Indiana, the St. Louis metro area in Missouri, and Kentucky.

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4/25/19 – Great Plains Communications names Spalding/Riverside Public Teacher, Julie Rankin, as the 2019 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Julie Rankin has been named the 2019 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by Great Plains Communications.

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4/24/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Implement a Mobile Chromebook Lab for Cody-Kilgore Elementary
Great Plains Communications presented Cody-Kilgore Elementary School with a $4,500 grant on April 23 to support the implementation of a mobile Chromebook lab in the main building, accessible to lower elementary students.

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4/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Support STEM Lab Development at Riverside Public Schools
Great Plains Communications presented the Riverside Public Schools with a $5,000 grant on April 16 to support the development of a modern Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) lab.

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4/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Develop an Aquaponics Lab for Perkins County Elementary School
Great Plains Communications presented the Perkins County Elementary School with a $2,500 grant on April 17 to support the development of an Aquaponics Lab.

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4/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Develop a Radio and Television Studio at Creighton Community Public Schools
Great Plains Communications presented the Creighton Community Public Schools with a $5,000 grant on April 17 to support the development of a Radio and Television studio.

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4/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Support STEM Lab Development at Broken Bow Public Schools
Great Plains Communications presented the Broken Bow Public Schools with a $2,000 grant on April 17 to support the development of a modern Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) lab.

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4/18/19 – Great Plains Communications Construction to Extend Fiber Network
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska, has kicked off new construction to extend the reach of its extensive 9,500-mile regional fiber network.

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4/16/19 – Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hosts an Evening with Legislative Leadership
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska, was proud to participate with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry as they hosted “An Evening With Legislative Leadership” on Tuesday, April 9 at the Embassy Suites hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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4/2/19 – Great Plains Communications announces increased Internet speed of up to 300 Mbps in Neligh, Nebraska
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications company in Nebraska has increased residential Internet speeds in Neligh, Nebraska, taking the maximum speed offering from 100 Mbps. to 300 Mbps.

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2/26/19 – Great Plains Communications Welcomes Mark Boulay as Vice President of Enterprise Services
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska, announces Mark Boulay has joined the company as Vice President of Enterprise Services.

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2/12/19 – Great Plains Communications CEO Todd Foje Elected 2019 Chairman of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska, announces CEO Todd Foje has been elected as the 2019 chairman of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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2018

12/04/18 – Great Plains Communications IT and Network Operations Center Manager appointed to new Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications company in Nebraska is pleased to announce that IT and Network Operations Center Manager, Wyatt Leehy has been appointed to the Federal Communications Commission’s new Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC).

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11/19/18 – Great Plains Communications announces increased Internet speeds of up to 300 Mbps in McCook, Nebraska
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications company in Nebraska has increased residential Internet speeds in McCook, Nebraska, taking the maximum speed offering from 100 Mbps to 300 Mbps.

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10/18/18 – Leading Private Equity Firm Completes Acquisition of the Largest Privately-Owned Telecommunications Provider in Nebraska
Grain Management, LLC (Grain), a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the communications sector, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska.

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08/23/18 – Great Plains welcomes Crystal Koehn to the position of Enterprise Sale Representative
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska is pleased to announce the addition of Crystal Koehn to their Enterprise Sales team.

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06/19/18 – Leading Private Equity Firm Acquires Largest Privately-Owned Telecommunications Provider in Nebraska
Grain Management, LLC (Grain), a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the communications sector, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Great Plains Communications – the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska.

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05/22/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to North Bend Central to Enhance Science and Math Curriculum
Great Plains Communications has presented a $5,000 grant to North Bend Central.

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05/20/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Bancroft-Rosalie to Fund Markerspace Lab Project
Great Plains Communications presented a $5,000 grant to Bancroft-Rosalie Community School.

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05/16/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Chadron Public Schools for Programming and Coding Equipment
Great Plains Communications has presented Chadron Public Schools with a grant for $4,995.

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05/05/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Ponca Public Schools Grant to Purchase 3D Printer
Great Plains Communications has presented Ponca Public Schools with a $2,579 grant.

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05/02/18 – Great Plains Communications kicks off 2018 network construction to extend the reach of their expansive, 100G-capable network
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications company in Nebraska has kicked off their 2018 construction season with several projects slated to enhance and extend the reach of their expansive, regional fiber network.

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04/25/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Red Cloud High School Grant to Purchase Greenhouse
Great Plains Communications has presented Red Cloud High School with a $4,995 grant.

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04/12/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to St. Ludger Elementary for Computerized Card Catalog System
Great Plains Communications has presented a $2,750 grant to St. Ludger Elementary in Creighton, Nebraska.

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04/12/18 – Great Plains Communications Announces the launch of the Innovative IMPACT Community Program in Chadron, Nebraska
The program offers non-profit organizations the resources to implement specific projects that make a significant difference in their local community.

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02/18/18 – Great Plains Communications welcomes Mike Tjepkes to the position of Strategic Account Manager in the Columbus, Fremont, and Seward areas
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska announces the addition of Mike Tjepkes to their Business Development Team.

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02/06/18 – Great Plains Communications appoints Marty Vanderheiden as Enterprise Sales Representative
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska is pleased to welcome Marty Vanderheiden.

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2017

12/14/17 – Great Plains Communications partners with Omaha Performing Arts to provide fiber based technology services
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent communications provider in the state of Nebraska continues to increase its Omaha customer base with the installation and turn-up of fiber technology services to the Orpheum Theater and the Holland Center.

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11/21/17 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributes a grant to the Central Plains for Services STEM Jr. Lab Station, in Broken Bow, Nebraska
The Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program has contributed a grant to the Central Plains Center for Services to bring science and technology to kindergarten through fifth grade students through the STEM Jr. Lab Station.

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11/09/17 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributes a grant to Leadership Custer County and Custer Economic Development Corporation
Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributed a grant to Leadership Custer County and the Custer Economic Development Corporation to create and promote the Sports Saver drop box, a place where gently used sporting equipment can be donated to less fortunate area youth.

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11/09/17 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributes a grant to the Custer County Historical Society, in Broken Bow, Nebraska
Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributed a grant to the Custer County Historical Society allowing area youth to become involved in the preservation of historical documents and records.

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10/25/17 – Great Plains Communications Completes Fiber Optic Cable Project to Ashfall Fossils Beds State Historical Park
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska, has completed a seven-mile fiber optic cable build to Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Orchard, Nebraska.

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10/10/17 – Great Plains Communications adds a 100G Packet Network
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska, continues expansion of their core infrastucture to support growing capacity requirements with the implement of a 100G packet network.

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08/29/17 – Great Plains Communications achieves MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 Certification
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska has achieved Carrier Ethernet 2.0 certification from MEF, the global body that oversees standards for carrier grade, interoperable Ethernet.

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07/27/17 – Great Plains Communications appoints new Sr. Wholesale Account Executive
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska is pleased to welcome Kevin Fonkert to the position of Sr. Wholesale Account Executive.

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04/27/17 – Great Plains Communications awards Wausa Public Schools a $5,000 grant to benefit multiple programs and the community
This particular project not only helps the students and the school, it also serves needs for the businesses and non-profits in the area, making it a win-win for the entire community.

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04/27/17 – Great Plains Communications awards Tekamah-Herman Elementary School a $5,000 grant to purchase iPads for K-2 classrooms
Students in grades K-2 will use the iPads several times a day to practice math facts, take reading quizzes, and practice spelling words.

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04/27/17 – Great Plains Communications Names Broken Bow Middle School teacher, Carolyn Troxel, as the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Throughout her 30 years as a teacher, Troxel has shown true dedication as a language arts teacher, mentor, and advocate for not only students but also fellow teachers.

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04/27/17 – Great Plains Communications kicks off 2017 network construction to expand services on their 8,000-mile, 100G-capable network
Great Plains Communications has kicked off their 2017 construction season with several projects scheduled to enhance and extend the reach of the 8,000+ mile fiber network.

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04/25/17 – Great Plains Communications awards Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools a $3,800 grant to purchase additional classroom iPads
Great Plains Communications presented Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools with a $3,800 grant in late April 2017.

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04/11/17 – Great Plains Communications Announces the launch of the Innovative Community IMPACT program in Broken Bow, Nebraska
The program offers non-profit organizations the resources to implement specific projects that make a significant difference in the local community.

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01/26/17 – Great Plains Communications Announces 100G Capability
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska has completed 100G capable upgrades on their entire 8,000+ mile, diverse fiber network.

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2016

10/19/16 – Great Plains Communications assists Advanced Communications Technology (ACT) and Hurricane Electric in their quest to bring highly-anticipated Tier One access to Wyoming
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in Nebraska has partnered with full-service communications solutions provider, ACT to transport the global Hurricane Electric network into the ACT Data Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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08/04/16 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program Contributes Grant to the McCook Family Resource Center
The Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributed a grant to the McCook Family Resource Center that will allow the organization to increase event operating hours and provide additional donation inventory for students in McCook, Nebraska.

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08/04/16 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program Contributes Grant to Benefit McCook Skatepark Project Fundraising Event, Light Up McCook
The Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program in conjunction with McCook Economic Development Corporation contributed a grant to benefit the McCook Skatepark Project.

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05/18/16 – Great Plains Communications Awards Pope John XXIII Central Catholic School a $4,890 Grant for Their “Live from PJCC” Multimedia Education Project
This award is part of the Great Plains Communications “Commitment to our Schools” program which provides nearly $35,000 annually to schools and students in the form of grants and scholarships.

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04/12/16 – Great Plains Communications Announces the Launch of the Innovative Community IMPACT Program in McCook, Nebraska
IMPACT: empowering local nonprofit organizations with resources to make a difference.

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02/17/16 – Great Plains Communications Completes Acquisition of Pinpoint Network Solutions and Pinpoint Broadband Business Units
The acquisition will expand and further leverage the Great Plains Communications expanding fiber network.

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Press Releases

Learn more about our leadership team and why they’re passionate about making Great Plains Communications the best telecommunications solution provider for our customers.

Read through the latest news releases and articles featuring Great Plains Communications or find a past release in our archive.
Learn more about:

  • Network expansion projects
  • Community involvement initiatives
  • Scholarships in Nebraska & Indiana communities
  • Upcoming product rollouts
  • And more!

For media inquiries, local press contacts can call or email:

Laura Kocher | Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations

2024

1/24/24 – Great Plains Communications to Sponsor the Durham Museum’s Digital Learning Initiative
GPC’s symmetrical fiber internet will help deliver interactive online classes to learners of all ages in Omaha, Greater Nebraska and beyond

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1/4/24 – Great Plains Communications Appoints Joseph Pellegrini as President and Chief Operating Officer
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2023

11/2/23 – Great Plains Communications to Expand Fiber Services to 20,000 Customer Locations Across Nebraska and Southeast Indiana Under Federal Communications Commission Program
Through the FCC’s Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model program, GPC will support access to symmetrical fiber internet speeds up to 2 Gig

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8/22/23 – Great Plains Communications Expands Indiana Fiber Footprint
Growing Midwestern provider continues Indiana expansion, bringing Fiber to the Home and Business services to Aurora, Vevay and additional unserved areas of Southeastern Indiana

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8/17/23 – Great Plains Communications Announces Fiber Network Expansion to 16 Nebraska Communities
Bringing full suite Fiber to the Home and Business services to Gretna, La Vista, Papillion, Ralston and more

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8/3/23 – Great Plains Communications Announces Christopher Sikora as Chief Revenue Officer
Sikora will overse GPC’s revenue generation across all divisions, driving growth through strategic solutions and innovation

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7/26/23 – Great Plains Communications Launches Fiber Network Construction for Largest Contiguous Industrial Business Park in Nebraska 
GPC bringing high-capacity fiber services to the 170-acre Gretna Logistics Park in Gretna, Nebraska

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07/13/23 – Great Plains Communications Adds Barton Saunders as Vice President of Wholesale and Carrier Services

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07/11/23 – Great Plains Communications Awarded $11M From Nebraska Capital Funds Project
Funding Will be Utilized to Bring Broadband to Eight Nebraska Communities

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06/14/23 – Great Plains Communications Extends 400-Gig Fiber Network from Omaha to Minneapolis and Chicago
GPC keeps expanding and enhancing transport network to support ongoing increase of bandwidth demand

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06/07/23 – Great Plains Communications Brings Fiber-Driven Technology to Enhance Live Events at Steelhouse Omaha
Omaha’s newest state-of-the-art music venue delivers ultimate fan experience with Fiber internet, Ethernet and voice services powered by GPC’s high-capacity fiber network

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05/11/23 – Great Plains Communications Upgrades Multi-state Network with Ciena’s Coherent Routing Solution
Technology enhancements enable new 5G, cloud services and enrich customer experience

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04/11/23 – Great Plains Communications Begins Construction as Exclusive Fiber Provider to the 157-Acre Gretna Crossing Park in Gretna, Nebraska
GPC kicks off Gretna fiber expansion with construction to the outdoor entertainment, recreation and sports venue

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02/02/23 – Great Plains Communications Adds 2 Gig Symmetric Fiber Internet Speeds to Its Extensive List of Fiber Product Offerings
GPC’s highly reliable, multi-gig fiber services position customers for ongoing technology advancement

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01/31/23 – Great Plains Communications Expands Executive Leadership Team
New Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer will focus on market expansion, fiber-based digital technology initiatives and continuing to provide an  extraordinary customer experience

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2022

12/13/22 – Great Plains Communications Awarded More than $2.8M of Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program Funding to Extend Fiber Services to Unserved and Underserved Areas of the State
Residents in at least 247 homes will have access to fiber services including symmetrical internet speeds up to 1 Gbps x 1 Gbps.

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10/18/22 – Great Plains Communications Expands Chadron, Nebraska Footprint with Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Network
GPC continues their technology partnership with the City, promoting Chadron as a fiber-forward community, positioned for future growth and opportunity.

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5/31/22 – Great Plains Communications Adds New 400 Gbps-Capable Fiber Route
from Omaha to Kansas City

High capacity addition to the GPC transport network provides rapid scalability, diversity and increased reliability.

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5/18/22 – Great Plains Communications Announces GPC SD-WAN, Powered by VMware
GPC’s managed SD-WAN service gives businesses agility to optimize and scale networks according to bandwidth and application demands.

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4/5/22 – Great Plains Communications Announces High-Speed Fiber-Optic Broadband Now Available in Blair, Nebraska
Construction completion means Gig by Gig Internet speeds are now available to all homes and businesses in Blair, Nebraska.

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2/24/22 – Great Plains Communications Attains MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification
This accomplishment validates GPC’s dedication to provide the highest quality Ethernet service to Enterprise and Wholesale customers.

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2/8/22 – Great Plains Communications Introduces Smarter Business Security,
Powered by Alarm.com

Businesses in Nebraska and Indiana can protect people, property and assets with cloud-based, real-time intelligent security and video monitoring via a mobile app.

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1/4/22 – Great Plains Communications Completes Acquisition of Wood River Network
The fiber asset acquisition extends the GPC fiber footprint and brings fiber-to-the-home and business to Wood River, Nebraska.

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2021

11/16/21 – Great Plains Communications Named Official Technology Partner of
First-Ever MAGE’21 (Mid-America Gamers Expo)

Fiber optic construction and 10 Gbps internet connection will support charity fund-raising
efforts at the gaming expo in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

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10/1/21 – Grain Management-Backed Great Plains Communications Completes Acquisition of USA Communications
The company’s fourth acquisition in the past five years further illustrates its commitment to aggressive growth to meet bandwidth and technology demands.

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8/4/21 – Great Plains Communications Introduces Enhanced DDoS Protection, Providing Real-time Threat Protection and Mitigation
GPC Distributed Denial of Service security protection helps businesses avoid downtime and disruption due to ever-increasing cyberattacks.

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7/29/21 – Great Plains Communications Rolls Out Network Enhancements, Expansion and New Products in Southeast Indiana
The growing Midwestern provider continues to improve and extend their Indiana Network.

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7/8/21 – Great Plains Communications Bringing Fiber Optic Broadband Business Services to Council Bluffs, Iowa
Growing local telecom provider increases its fiber footprint in the Omaha-Council Bluffs NE-IA Metropolitan Area.

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6/9/21 – Great Plains Communications Rolls out GPC Managed WIFI to Indiana Enterprise Customers
Providing fast, reliable, managed wireless connectivity and capability as businesses reopen.

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5/25/21 – Great Plains Communications Brings Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Services to Blair and Valley, Nebraska 
The growing provider continues to advance communities and extend their fiber footprint.

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5/20/21 – Great Plains Communications Grows Its Carrier & Wholesale Services Leadership Team as They Continue on Their Path of Strategic Growth
Diane Pittman has been named VP of Carrier & Wholesale Services and Jeff Mielke is the new Senior Account Director of Carrier & Wholesale Services.

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5/11/21 – Great Plains Communications Introduces GPC Cloud Connect, Giving Enterprise Customers Real-time Productivity
Direct, reliable connectivity across multiple, diverse routes to multiple cloud services, with no internet constraints and minimal latency.

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4/21/21 – Great Plains Communications Begins Turning Up Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Services in Seven Rural Nebraska Communities
Construction is near completion in most areas with customers being turned up in phases. The projects are scheduled for full completion by the end of the summer, 2021.

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3/9/21 – Great Plains Communications Appoints Matt Porterfield Vice President of Corporate Development
Porterfield will lead strategic expansion and merger and acquisition initiatives for this growing Midwestern provider.

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2/17/21 – Great Plains Communications Introduces Intelligent Whole-Home WIFI Service Powered by Plume HomePass to Residential Indiana Customers 
Intuitive WIFI without boundaries provides dependable speed, greater signal strength and advanced security throughout the entire home – all managed via the HomePass app.

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2020

10/20/20 – Great Plains Communications Receives Grants to Extend Rural Broadband Services to Seven Nebraska Communities
Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern regional telecommunications provider, will utilize $8.9 million in funding under the Remote Access Rural Broadband Grant program to bring high-speed internet connectivity to seven rural Nebraska communities.

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09/17/20 – Great Plains Communications Completes Acquisition of Indiana-Based Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation
Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern regional telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately-owned 13,000-mile fiber network reaching 11 states,  has completed its acquisition of  Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation (“ETC”), a progressive Southeastern Indiana-based provider.

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09/09/20 – Great Plains Communications Implements Key Network Upgrades 

Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern regional telecommunications provider, has announced the completion of recent upgrades and expansion on its 11,500+ mile fiber network reaching 11 states.

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 07/28/20 – Great Plains Communications Unveils GPC Managed WIFI to Enterprise Customers

Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately‐owned 11,500+ mile fiber network reaching 11 states, has announced the launch of GPC Managed WIFI.

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06/25/20 – Nebraska-based Great Plains Communications to Acquire Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation

Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately-owned 11,500+ mile fiber network touching 11 states, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation (ETC), an innovative Southeastern Indiana-based provider.

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06/02/20 – Great Plains Communications Welcomes Carl Brandt as Senior Account Director of Carrier Services

Great Plains Communications, a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an ever-expanding, privately-owned 11,500+ mile fiber network is pleased to welcome Carl Brandt as the new Senior Account Director of Carrier Services.

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02/06/20 – Great Plains Communications Appoints Tony Thakur as New Chief Technology Officer

Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, has named Tony Thakur as Chief Technology Officer.

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02/04/20 – Great Plains Communications Starts 2020 with a Bang

Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, begins 2020 with the announcement of multiple promotions and new hires in finance, human resources and sales.

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2019

10/24/19 – Great Plains Communications Appoints Brent Whittington to Board of Directors
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska and a Grain Management portfolio company, is pleased to announce that Brent Whittington has been elected to the Great Plains Communications Board of Directors.

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9/23/19 – Nebraska Telecommunications Association (NTA) Team Members to Assist Great Plains Communications with Broadband Deployment Project in Rural Herman, Nebraska
Eric Carstenson, NTA President and Jamanda Wolfe, NTA Member Services Administrator will spend a few hours assisting Great Plains Communications with a broadband deployment project in rural Herman on Wednesday September 25th as part of the “Dirty Jobs With the NTA” program. The program highlights NTA member companies’ broadband deployment projects across the state.

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8/6/19 – Great Plains Communications Completes Purchase of InterCarrier Networks
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska and a Grain Management portfolio company, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of InterCarrier Networks (ICN), a high-capacity, fiber-optic network carrier with unique routes in Illinois, Indiana, the St. Louis metro area, and Kentucky.

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5/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Welcomes Josephine Bernson as Chief Revenue Office
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, has added Josephine Bernson to their team in the role of Chief Revenue Officer. Bernson will be responsible for driving revenue generation efforts and identifying growth opportunities for the enterprise and wholesale divisions of the company.

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5/15/19 – Grain Management Investment Great Plains Communications to Acquire InterCarrier Networks
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska and a Grain Management portfolio company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire InterCarrier Networks, a regional fiber optic carrier with a high-capacity network spanning Illinois, Indiana, the St. Louis metro area in Missouri, and Kentucky.

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4/25/19 – Great Plains Communications names Spalding/Riverside Public Teacher, Julie Rankin, as the 2019 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Julie Rankin has been named the 2019 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by Great Plains Communications.

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4/24/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Implement a Mobile Chromebook Lab for Cody-Kilgore Elementary
Great Plains Communications presented Cody-Kilgore Elementary School with a $4,500 grant on April 23 to support the implementation of a mobile Chromebook lab in the main building, accessible to lower elementary students.

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4/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Support STEM Lab Development at Riverside Public Schools
Great Plains Communications presented the Riverside Public Schools with a $5,000 grant on April 16 to support the development of a modern Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) lab.

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4/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Develop an Aquaponics Lab for Perkins County Elementary School
Great Plains Communications presented the Perkins County Elementary School with a $2,500 grant on April 17 to support the development of an Aquaponics Lab.

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4/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Develop a Radio and Television Studio at Creighton Community Public Schools
Great Plains Communications presented the Creighton Community Public Schools with a $5,000 grant on April 17 to support the development of a Radio and Television studio.

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4/23/19 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Support STEM Lab Development at Broken Bow Public Schools
Great Plains Communications presented the Broken Bow Public Schools with a $2,000 grant on April 17 to support the development of a modern Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) lab.

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4/18/19 – Great Plains Communications Construction to Extend Fiber Network
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska, has kicked off new construction to extend the reach of its extensive 9,500-mile regional fiber network.

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4/16/19 – Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hosts an Evening with Legislative Leadership
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska, was proud to participate with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry as they hosted “An Evening With Legislative Leadership” on Tuesday, April 9 at the Embassy Suites hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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4/2/19 – Great Plains Communications announces increased Internet speed of up to 300 Mbps in Neligh, Nebraska
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications company in Nebraska has increased residential Internet speeds in Neligh, Nebraska, taking the maximum speed offering from 100 Mbps. to 300 Mbps.

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2/26/19 – Great Plains Communications Welcomes Mark Boulay as Vice President of Enterprise Services
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska, announces Mark Boulay has joined the company as Vice President of Enterprise Services.

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2/12/19 – Great Plains Communications CEO Todd Foje Elected 2019 Chairman of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska, announces CEO Todd Foje has been elected as the 2019 chairman of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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2018

12/04/18 – Great Plains Communications IT and Network Operations Center Manager appointed to new Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications company in Nebraska is pleased to announce that IT and Network Operations Center Manager, Wyatt Leehy has been appointed to the Federal Communications Commission’s new Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC).

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11/19/18 – Great Plains Communications announces increased Internet speeds of up to 300 Mbps in McCook, Nebraska
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications company in Nebraska has increased residential Internet speeds in McCook, Nebraska, taking the maximum speed offering from 100 Mbps to 300 Mbps.

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10/18/18 – Leading Private Equity Firm Completes Acquisition of the Largest Privately-Owned Telecommunications Provider in Nebraska
Grain Management, LLC (Grain), a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the communications sector, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska.

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08/23/18 – Great Plains welcomes Crystal Koehn to the position of Enterprise Sale Representative
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska is pleased to announce the addition of Crystal Koehn to their Enterprise Sales team.

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06/19/18 – Leading Private Equity Firm Acquires Largest Privately-Owned Telecommunications Provider in Nebraska
Grain Management, LLC (Grain), a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the communications sector, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Great Plains Communications – the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska.

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05/22/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to North Bend Central to Enhance Science and Math Curriculum
Great Plains Communications has presented a $5,000 grant to North Bend Central.

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05/20/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Bancroft-Rosalie to Fund Markerspace Lab Project
Great Plains Communications presented a $5,000 grant to Bancroft-Rosalie Community School.

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05/16/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to Chadron Public Schools for Programming and Coding Equipment
Great Plains Communications has presented Chadron Public Schools with a grant for $4,995.

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05/05/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Ponca Public Schools Grant to Purchase 3D Printer
Great Plains Communications has presented Ponca Public Schools with a $2,579 grant.

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05/02/18 – Great Plains Communications kicks off 2018 network construction to extend the reach of their expansive, 100G-capable network
Great Plains Communications, the largest privately-owned telecommunications company in Nebraska has kicked off their 2018 construction season with several projects slated to enhance and extend the reach of their expansive, regional fiber network.

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04/25/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Red Cloud High School Grant to Purchase Greenhouse
Great Plains Communications has presented Red Cloud High School with a $4,995 grant.

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04/12/18 – Great Plains Communications Awards Grant to St. Ludger Elementary for Computerized Card Catalog System
Great Plains Communications has presented a $2,750 grant to St. Ludger Elementary in Creighton, Nebraska.

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04/12/18 – Great Plains Communications Announces the launch of the Innovative IMPACT Community Program in Chadron, Nebraska
The program offers non-profit organizations the resources to implement specific projects that make a significant difference in their local community.

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02/18/18 – Great Plains Communications welcomes Mike Tjepkes to the position of Strategic Account Manager in the Columbus, Fremont, and Seward areas
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska announces the addition of Mike Tjepkes to their Business Development Team.

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02/06/18 – Great Plains Communications appoints Marty Vanderheiden as Enterprise Sales Representative
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Nebraska is pleased to welcome Marty Vanderheiden.

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2017

12/14/17 – Great Plains Communications partners with Omaha Performing Arts to provide fiber based technology services
Great Plains Communications, the largest independent communications provider in the state of Nebraska continues to increase its Omaha customer base with the installation and turn-up of fiber technology services to the Orpheum Theater and the Holland Center.

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11/21/17 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributes a grant to the Central Plains for Services STEM Jr. Lab Station, in Broken Bow, Nebraska
The Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program has contributed a grant to the Central Plains Center for Services to bring science and technology to kindergarten through fifth grade students through the STEM Jr. Lab Station.

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11/09/17 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributes a grant to Leadership Custer County and Custer Economic Development Corporation
Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributed a grant to Leadership Custer County and the Custer Economic Development Corporation to create and promote the Sports Saver drop box, a place where gently used sporting equipment can be donated to less fortunate area youth.

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11/09/17 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributes a grant to the Custer County Historical Society, in Broken Bow, Nebraska
Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributed a grant to the Custer County Historical Society allowing area youth to become involved in the preservation of historical documents and records.

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10/25/17 – Great Plains Communications Completes Fiber Optic Cable Project to Ashfall Fossils Beds State Historical Park
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska, has completed a seven-mile fiber optic cable build to Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Orchard, Nebraska.

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10/10/17 – Great Plains Communications adds a 100G Packet Network
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska, continues expansion of their core infrastucture to support growing capacity requirements with the implement of a 100G packet network.

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08/29/17 – Great Plains Communications achieves MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 Certification
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska has achieved Carrier Ethernet 2.0 certification from MEF, the global body that oversees standards for carrier grade, interoperable Ethernet.

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07/27/17 – Great Plains Communications appoints new Sr. Wholesale Account Executive
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska is pleased to welcome Kevin Fonkert to the position of Sr. Wholesale Account Executive.

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04/27/17 – Great Plains Communications awards Wausa Public Schools a $5,000 grant to benefit multiple programs and the community
This particular project not only helps the students and the school, it also serves needs for the businesses and non-profits in the area, making it a win-win for the entire community.

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04/27/17 – Great Plains Communications awards Tekamah-Herman Elementary School a $5,000 grant to purchase iPads for K-2 classrooms
Students in grades K-2 will use the iPads several times a day to practice math facts, take reading quizzes, and practice spelling words.

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04/27/17 – Great Plains Communications Names Broken Bow Middle School teacher, Carolyn Troxel, as the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Throughout her 30 years as a teacher, Troxel has shown true dedication as a language arts teacher, mentor, and advocate for not only students but also fellow teachers.

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04/27/17 – Great Plains Communications kicks off 2017 network construction to expand services on their 8,000-mile, 100G-capable network
Great Plains Communications has kicked off their 2017 construction season with several projects scheduled to enhance and extend the reach of the 8,000+ mile fiber network.

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04/25/17 – Great Plains Communications awards Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools a $3,800 grant to purchase additional classroom iPads
Great Plains Communications presented Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools with a $3,800 grant in late April 2017.

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04/11/17 – Great Plains Communications Announces the launch of the Innovative Community IMPACT program in Broken Bow, Nebraska
The program offers non-profit organizations the resources to implement specific projects that make a significant difference in the local community.

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01/26/17 – Great Plains Communications Announces 100G Capability
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in the state of Nebraska has completed 100G capable upgrades on their entire 8,000+ mile, diverse fiber network.

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2016

10/19/16 – Great Plains Communications assists Advanced Communications Technology (ACT) and Hurricane Electric in their quest to bring highly-anticipated Tier One access to Wyoming
Great Plains Communications, the largest middle-mile and last-mile provider in Nebraska has partnered with full-service communications solutions provider, ACT to transport the global Hurricane Electric network into the ACT Data Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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08/04/16 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program Contributes Grant to the McCook Family Resource Center
The Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program contributed a grant to the McCook Family Resource Center that will allow the organization to increase event operating hours and provide additional donation inventory for students in McCook, Nebraska.

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08/04/16 – Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program Contributes Grant to Benefit McCook Skatepark Project Fundraising Event, Light Up McCook
The Great Plains Communications IMPACT Program in conjunction with McCook Economic Development Corporation contributed a grant to benefit the McCook Skatepark Project.

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05/18/16 – Great Plains Communications Awards Pope John XXIII Central Catholic School a $4,890 Grant for Their “Live from PJCC” Multimedia Education Project
This award is part of the Great Plains Communications “Commitment to our Schools” program which provides nearly $35,000 annually to schools and students in the form of grants and scholarships.

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04/12/16 – Great Plains Communications Announces the Launch of the Innovative Community IMPACT Program in McCook, Nebraska
IMPACT: empowering local nonprofit organizations with resources to make a difference.

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02/17/16 – Great Plains Communications Completes Acquisition of Pinpoint Network Solutions and Pinpoint Broadband Business Units
The acquisition will expand and further leverage the Great Plains Communications expanding fiber network.

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GPC in the News

2021

Great Plains Communications CEO, Todd Foje talks on 2022 Telco Trends in Telecom Ramblings: December 30, 2021

Greensburg Daily News—Next Level Ribbon Cutting: July 15, 2021

Great Plains Communications Bringing Fiber Optic Broadband Business Services to Council Bluffs, Iowa: July 8, 2021

Great Plains Communications Rolls Out GPC Managed WIFI to Indiana Enterprise Customers: June 9, 2021

Todd Foje Speaks on How, Without High-speed Internet, Industries Such as Next-generation Farming and Sustainable Agriculture, E-commerce, E-learning, Telehealth, and Other Imperatives to 21st Century Living Become Difficult, if Not Impossible: June 1, 2021

Great Plains to Install Fiber in Blair: May 28, 2021

Great Plains Communications Bringing FTTH to Blair and Valley, Nebraska: May 25, 2021

Great Plains Communications Bringing Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Services to Blair and Valley, Nebraska: May 25, 2021

Great Plains Communications Grows its Carrier & Wholesale Services Leadership Team as They Continue on Their Path of Strategic Growth: May 20, 2021
Great Plains Communications Introduces GPC Cloud Connect, Giving Enterprise Customers Real-time Productivity: May 11, 2021

Governor Visits Rural Communities Where Fiber is Making a Difference: May 7, 2021

Ricketts Inspects Creighton’s Fast Track To High-Speed Internet: May 3, 2021

Commissioners Ponder 30 x 30 Opposition: April 27, 2021

Callaway Included In Great Plains Communications Fiber-To-The-Home Connectivity Services: April 23, 2021

Great Plains Communications Begins Turning Up Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Services in Seven Rural Nebraska Communities: April 21, 2021

Great Plains Communications Extends FTTH, Business Services to Seven Rural Nebraska Communities: April 21, 2021

Great Plains Communications to Use CARES Act Funds to Serve 7 Nebraska Communities: April 21, 2021

Rube Goldberg Contest Winners Announced: April 15, 2021

Batesville HS, St. Louis Catholic School Take First Place At Rube Goldberg Machine Contest: April 12, 2021

Grain Management Rounds Up $3.75 Billion for Spectrum, Telecom Investments: April 6, 2021

2019

DataCenterPost: July 18, 2019

Embedded Advisor: October 2019

Heathcare Innovation: September 23, 2019

Telecom Ramblings: November 15, 2019

The Fast Mode: Novemember 11, 2019

GPC in the News

2021

Great Plains Communications CEO, Todd Foje talks on 2022 Telco Trends in Telecom Ramblings: December 30, 2021

Greensburg Daily News—Next Level Ribbon Cutting: July 15, 2021

Great Plains Communications Bringing Fiber Optic Broadband Business Services to Council Bluffs, Iowa: July 8, 2021

Great Plains Communications Rolls Out GPC Managed WIFI to Indiana Enterprise Customers: June 9, 2021

Todd Foje Speaks on How, Without High-speed Internet, Industries Such as Next-generation Farming and Sustainable Agriculture, E-commerce, E-learning, Telehealth, and Other Imperatives to 21st Century Living Become Difficult, if Not Impossible: June 1, 2021

Great Plains to Install Fiber in Blair: May 28, 2021

Great Plains Communications Bringing FTTH to Blair and Valley, Nebraska: May 25, 2021

Great Plains Communications Bringing Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Services to Blair and Valley, Nebraska: May 25, 2021

Great Plains Communications Grows its Carrier & Wholesale Services Leadership Team as They Continue on Their Path of Strategic Growth: May 20, 2021
Great Plains Communications Introduces GPC Cloud Connect, Giving Enterprise Customers Real-time Productivity: May 11, 2021

Governor Visits Rural Communities Where Fiber is Making a Difference: May 7, 2021

Ricketts Inspects Creighton’s Fast Track To High-Speed Internet: May 3, 2021

Commissioners Ponder 30 x 30 Opposition: April 27, 2021

Callaway Included In Great Plains Communications Fiber-To-The-Home Connectivity Services: April 23, 2021

Great Plains Communications Begins Turning Up Fiber-to-the-Home and Business Services in Seven Rural Nebraska Communities: April 21, 2021

Great Plains Communications Extends FTTH, Business Services to Seven Rural Nebraska Communities: April 21, 2021

Great Plains Communications to Use CARES Act Funds to Serve 7 Nebraska Communities: April 21, 2021

Rube Goldberg Contest Winners Announced: April 15, 2021

Batesville HS, St. Louis Catholic School Take First Place At Rube Goldberg Machine Contest: April 12, 2021

Grain Management Rounds Up $3.75 Billion for Spectrum, Telecom Investments: April 6, 2021

2019

DataCenterPost: July 18, 2019

Embedded Advisor: October 2019

Heathcare Innovation: September 23, 2019

Telecom Ramblings: November 15, 2019

The Fast Mode: Novemember 11, 2019

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