Converged Rural Broadband

03/07/2026

☎️ The Landline Switch-Off Is Coming – Are You Ready? ☎️

If you're still using an old analogue landline, time is running out to make the switch before the UK's analogue phone network is switched off in January.
The good news? Making the move is easier than you might think.

At Converged Rural Broadband, we don't just provide superfast broadband – we also offer modern digital phone lines delivered over our broadband network, giving you:

✅ Crystal clear call quality
✅ Keep your existing phone number
✅ Unlimited UK landline & mobile calls
✅ Just £12.50 per month

With the analogue switch-off approaching, providers are also increasing the cost of traditional phone lines month by month to encourage customers to migrate. If you leave it until January, your analogue landline will simply stop working, so now is the time to act.

📱 Don't actually need a home phone?
The best part is that our broadband service doesn't require a landline at all. If you're happy using your mobile, you can cancel your landline completely and save money every month.

Better still... we can even arrange the cancellation for you, making the whole process as simple as possible.

📧 Get in touch today:
[email protected]

We'll be happy to discuss your options, answer any questions, and help you make the move before the switch-off arrives.

18/06/2026

We're proud to see our work in local Aberdeenshire village Garlogie featured in The Scotsman.

The work the team has done at The Garlogie Inn goes beyond deploying a solution delivering up to 250Mbps to a single business - the Inn now acts as a local connectivity hub, extending fast broadband to neighbouring businesses and homes across the village.

Faster speeds in rural areas. Real economic impact. No waiting for fibre.
High-performance is already closing the gap.

Read the full article in The Scotsman 👇
https://www.scotsman.com/business/rural-businesses-deserve-fast-reliable-connectivity-8664379

28/05/2026

🚀 Exciting Upgrade to our WiFi Routers 🚀

At Converged Rural Broadband, we believe that living in the beautiful North East countryside shouldn't mean compromising on your connection. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we are now installing next-generation WiFi 7 routers as standard on our new installations!

Whether you are on our ultrafast Fibre service (up to 1000Mbps) or our rock-solid Wireless network (up to 500Mbps), you’ll get the absolute best hardware to power your home.
Why WiFi 7 is a game-changer for your home:

🚀 Insane Speeds & Smart Management: It unlocks the true potential of your broadband, effortlessly handling everything from 4K streaming to intensive online gaming at the same time.

🕘 Banish the Buffering: WiFi 7 introduces advanced tech that cuts down latency (lag) to near zero, making video calls crystal clear and gaming smoother than ever.

🏠 Built for Busy Homes: Got a house full of smart gadgets, phones, laptops, and TVs? WiFi 7 is built to handle dozens of devices simultaneously without slowing down.

📍 Better Range: Enjoy a stronger, more reliable signal that reaches further into the corners of your home.

🏡 Need even more coverage? Say hello to Mesh WiFi!

If you have a larger property, thick stone walls, or want to stream your favourite shows outside, we also offer Mesh WiFi solutions to seamlessly extend your signal across your entire home—and even out into the garden!

💡 The CRB Difference: While other major providers lock you into a contract and charge you an extra monthly rental fee for mesh WiFi (costing you a fortune over time), we offer our Mesh systems for a low, one-off price. You buy it, you own it, and you save money.

Ready to experience the future of rural broadband?

👉 Check your coverage and see our plans today at: www.crb.scot/home-broadband

10/04/2026

🚐✨ New Addition to the CRB Fleet! ✨🚐

Say hello to the latest member of the Converged Rural Broadband fleet — our 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter! 💪

Built to handle the toughest terrain, this new van will help our engineers reach more sites, more easily, especially across our rural coverage areas. No more waiting on our other off-roader — this means faster response times and even better service for our customers. 📡

From muddy tracks to hill-top masts, this van is ready for the job! 🌧️🏔️

👋 If you spot us out and about, be sure to give us a wave — we’re never far from the next install or upgrade!

26/03/2026

We’ve made it easier than ever to check if faster broadband is available at your address.

Advances in wireless technology now mean many rural homes can access ultra-fast connectivity with performance similar to fibre - without having to wait for fibre rollout.

Connor Milligan and the team at Converged Rural Broadband are speaking to people across the North-East every day who are looking for a better, more reliable connection. What’s been really encouraging is the feedback after installation - many customers tell us just how much of a difference it’s made, from streaming and video calls to simply having a connection they can depend on.

That’s reflected in their 5★ Trustpilot reviews.

The service can often be installed in just a few days, with no digging or disruption, and in some areas, homes may also qualify for free installation through the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme.

It only takes a minute to see what’s available.
👉 https://crb.scot/faster/

26/02/2026

Cyber Scotland Week is a great opportunity to build confidence and resilience online.

As a group we’re proud to support the initiative, with our sister company hosting awareness sessions for charities, schools and local organisations.

If you feel you could be doing more to protect yourself, your family or your organisation, now’s the time to act. There are practical, accessible and relevant sessions for all levels of knowledge.

Explore the full programme and get involved:
https://www.cyberscotlandweek.com/events

Converged Communication Solutions

03/02/2026

Another 5★ Review on Trustpilot!

We’ve had an influx of brilliant feedback on Trustpilot lately and this one really made our day. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s great to see how far our team goes to support every customer, every time. A huge well done to Owen and Connor for going above and beyond yet again - this is what exceptional service looks like.

Read the full review below

From the very first communication CRB were friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. Owen was ...

28/01/2026

✅ SERVICE RESTORED: DEESIDE & CAIRN MON EARN

Hi everyone,

We are pleased to confirm that the emergency repair work at Cairn Mon Earn is now complete and service has been fully restored. 🟢

(If your service wasn't affected by this outage, you can scroll right past this!)

💨 So, what happened? When our engineers reached the equipment this morning, they found quite a sight. The winds yesterday were so strong that they actually caused a mechanical failure on the switch casing itself.

While the heavy-duty mounting hardware attached to the tower remained perfectly intact, the mounting points on the switch itself had been sheared off by the force of the wind.

🔧 The Fix To make sure this doesn't happen again, we haven't just replaced the unit—we’ve upgraded the installation. We have installed the new switch with additional mount points, going above and beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations for extra stability. We have also flagged this design weakness directly to the manufacturer.

Still offline? If your connection hasn't come back automatically, please try restarting your router. If that doesn't work, we are here to help:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 01244 571 700
📞 Call: 01224 571 700

Thank you again for your patience and support while our team worked through the wild weather to get you back online!

— The CRB Team 💙

27/01/2026

⚠️ SERVICE UPDATE: DEESIDE & CAIRN MON EARN ⚠️

Hi everyone,

We wanted to give you a full update following the service issues in the Deeside area this evening.

Our engineers have been to the Cairn Mon Earn site to investigate. We have tested the cables feeding the equipment and they are all healthy, but we have confirmed that the network switch on the tower has failed.

✅ The Good News: We have a replacement switch in the van ready to go. ⛔ The Bad News: We cannot install it tonight.

Why the delay? Safety is our number one priority. Wind speeds at the hilltop are currently gusting over 60mph. It is strictly impossible for our team to safely climb the tower to swap the equipment in these conditions.

To add to the challenge, the access road up the hill is currently blocked by multiple fallen trees. This means our team will have to access the site on foot tomorrow morning, carrying the spare parts and safety gear up the hill by hand.

🏡 WORKING FROM HOME TOMORROW? Because of the access issues and the climb required, we will not be back online first thing in the morning.

If you need a connection for work tomorrow, we strongly advise making alternative plans (such as tethering or heading to a cafe/office), as it will be late morning at the earliest before service is restored.

Thank you so much for your patience while we battle the elements to get you back online safely. We will update you again as soon as the team is on site.

— The CRB Team 💗

27/01/2026

⚠️ Service Update: Deeside Area ⚠️

We are writing to let you know that we are currently experiencing a network issue affecting a large number of customers across the Deeside area. We have identified the fault as a switch issue on our tower at Cairn Mon Earn.

Our team is fully aware of the problem and ready to fix it, but we are currently battling the elements. 🌬️

Due to very strong winds at the top of the hill tonight, it is currently impossible for our engineers to safely climb the tower to replace the faulty hardware.

We are working as fast as we can to resolve this, but we simply cannot take risks with the safety of our team in these conditions. We will attempt the climb as soon as the wind drops to a safe level. 👷‍♂️

Further details and specific updates will be emailed and texted directly to all affected customers shortly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.