Great Plains Communications kicks off 2018 network construction to extend the reach of their expansive, 100 Gbps-capable network

Blair, Nebraska, May 02, 2018 -- 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 regional fiber network.

The company will be increasing their current Omaha Metro fiber footprint of over 300 miles to serve additional business customers with Internet, Ethernet, and traditional and cloud-based voice offerings. Other projects include fiber expansion to serve additional business customers in the areas of Fremont and Imperial, Nebraska.  Residential plans include expansion in several rural Nebraska communities including Arnold, Imperial, North Bend, Page, Ponca, Rushville, and Wynot, as well as routine maintenance projects.

In 2017 Great Plains Communications continued to improve their network by achieving MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 Certification for E-Line, E-LAN, and E-Access services. They also executed a 100G packet network initiative and 100G Wavelength implementation. These improvements will help to solidify their network offerings as they move forward in 2018.

“Great Plains Communications is on a quest to constantly improve our network and our customer experience,” said Todd Foje, CEO of Great Plains Communications. “In 2018, we will continue to strengthen and grow our network with strategic expansion projects aimed at bringing enhanced services to more businesses and residential customers throughout Nebraska. We will also continue to serve the needs of our wholesale customers with diverse route offerings on our 100G capable, MEF certified transport network.”

About Great Plains Communications

Great Plains Communications is the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska. The company provides over 90 communities across the state with high-speed Internet, Cable Television, and voice services. Business solutions range from traditional and cloud-based voice and data products to installation and support of large business networks with scalable Internet and Ethernet solutions.

At the core of their service offering is an extensive 9,500-mile regional fiber network including over 300 fiber miles in the Omaha Metro area. The network extends beyond Nebraska into Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wyoming offering community access rings, last-mile, and middle-mile solutions, all fully supported by their 24x7x365 Network Operations Center. The company is financially strong with over a century of experience providing reliable and innovative solutions. For more information visit www.gpcom.com.

Laura Kocher
Great Plains Communications
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