Great Plains Communications
PrivateLast Round
Debt
12/20/2024
Total Funding Raised
$514.5M
Company Overview
Great Plains Communications is a telecommunications provider that offers high-speed internet, cable television, and voice services to residential and business customers. Founded in 1910 as a local telephone company, it has grown to become a major regional provider in the Midwest, serving communities across Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, and Indiana. The company operates an extensive, MEF-certified fiber network spanning over 18,000 miles across 13 states. Originally family-owned for over a century, Great Plains Communications was acquired by Grain Management, a private equity firm, in 2018 to support further expansion and infrastructure development. The company provides a full suite of fiber-based services, including scalable Ethernet solutions for business and carrier clients, supported by a 24/7/365 Network Operations Center.
Sector
Telecommunications & Networking
Verticals
Fiber Networks, Internet Providers, Cloud Communications, VoIP, Network Security
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting, Government Contracts
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
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Great Plains Communications Comps
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Great Plains Communications Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt | 12/20/2024 | ||||
| Grant | 4/10/2024 | ||||
| Grant | 7/11/2023 | ||||
| Grant | 10/8/2020 | ||||
| Private Equity | 10/18/2018 |
Great Plains Communications Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Grain Management | Private Equity |
| Nebraska Public Service Commission | Grant |
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Grant |
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- Apr 1, 2026
Fiber network has achieved MEF-certification.
- Mar 1, 2026
Operates a 19,000-mile MEF-certified network.
Great Plains Communications Filings
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