Great Plains Communications

Nebraska-based Great Plains Communications to Acquire Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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Blair, Nebraska, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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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  • Blair, Nebraska, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.
  • ETC is a well-run company with an impressive history and customer base, a talented and experienced workforce and tremendous growth potential, said Todd Foje, CEO of Great Plains Communications.
  • For all of these reasons, we are excited to work together as we merge into one united team.
  • Chad Miles, CEO of ETC, had this to say: On behalf of ETC, we are thrilled to join the Great Plains Communications team.

Great Plains Communications Welcomes Carl Brandt as Senior Account Director of Carrier Services

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
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Blair, Nebraska, June 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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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  • Blair, Nebraska, June 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.
  • Great Plains Communications continues to grow and enhance our network year over year to keep pace with the growing bandwidth and product demands of the carrier market, said Josephine Bernson, Chief Revenue Officer for Great Plains Communications.
  • They have over a century of experience and an impressive network that continues to grow and improve, said Carl Brandt, Sr. Account Director of Carrier Services.
  • I am confident my experience, knowledge and proven track record for success, along with the notable experience, services and reach of Great Plains Communications will be a winning combination for regional and national carrier customers.

Great Plains Communications Appoints Tony Thakur as New Chief Technology Officer

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Thursday, February 6, 2020
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Blair, Nebraska, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Plains Communications , the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, has named Tony Thakur as Chief Technology Officer.

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  • Blair, Nebraska, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Plains Communications , the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, has named Tony Thakur as Chief Technology Officer.
  • In his new role, Thakur will guide the Great Plains Communications technology vision and focus on expanding and enhancing the companys robust regional fiber network.
  • We are thrilled to have Tony join our executive team, said Todd Foje, CEO of Great Plains Communications.
  • Great Plains Communications is the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska.

Great Plains Communications Starts 2020 with a Bang

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
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Blair, Nebraska, Feb. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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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  • Blair, Nebraska, Feb. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.
  • Kim and Mark have played significant roles in the growth of Great Plains Communications and we are delighted to recognize our employees for their demonstrated leadership.
  • I am confident they will continue to contribute significantly in their expanded roles, said Todd Foje, CEO of Great Plains Communications.
  • Here are the Great Plains Communications employees and their new roles:
    Doug Brown joins as Director of Wholesale & Carrier Services.

Great Plains Communications Appoints Brent Whittington to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Blair, Nebraska, Oct. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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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  • Blair, Nebraska, Oct. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.
  • I am pleased to welcome Brent Wittington to the Great Plains Communications Board of Directors, saidTodd Foje, CEO of Great Plains Communications.
  • By serving on the Great Plains Board of Directors, Brent Wittington will share his communications industry experience, as well as his leadership and strategic skills.
  • Great Plains Communications is the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, delivering high-speed Internet, cable television, and voice services to over 90 communities across the state.

Great Plains Communications Completes Purchase of InterCarrier Networks

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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The Great Plains Communications vision has always been strategic growth in anticipation of the current and long-term needs of our customers, saidTodd Foje, CEO of Great Plains Communications.

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  • The Great Plains Communications vision has always been strategic growth in anticipation of the current and long-term needs of our customers, saidTodd Foje, CEO of Great Plains Communications.
  • First announced in May 2019, the ICN acquisition follows Grain Managements October 2018 platform investment in Great Plains Communications.
  • Great Plains Communications is the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, delivering high speed Internet, cable television, and voice services to over 90 communities across the state.
  • InterCarrier Networks operates as a carrier's carrier, providing high-capacity bandwidth transport to the nations largest telecommunications carriers.

Leading Private Equity Firm Completes Acquisition of the Largest Privately-Owned Telecommunications Provider in Nebraska

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Thursday, October 18, 2018
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 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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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
  • "Great Plains Communications has an impressive network footprint and is known for over a century of innovation and integrity.
  • Grain Management, LLC is a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the communications sector.
  • Great Plains Communications is the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, delivering high speed Internet, cable television, and voice services to over 90 communities across the state.

Leading Private Equity Firm Acquires Largest Privately-Owned Telecommunications Provider in Nebraska

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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WASHINGTON, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 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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  • WASHINGTON, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
  • Throughout its long history, Great Plains Communications has strategically transitioned itself into a leading regional provider of fiber-based services through significant investment in its state-of-the-art network and facilities.
  • Grain Management, LLC is a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the communications sector.
  • Great Plains Communications is the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska, delivering high speed Internet, cable television, and voice services to over 90 communities across the state.