Converged Rural 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.

26/01/2026

📡✨ Installation Spotlight – Near Dunecht ✨📡

We’ve recently completed an installation for a residential customer near Dunecht who had just moved into their new home — and like many rural properties, they would have been limited to speeds of just 10–15Mbps with the national broadband providers.

With Converged Rural Broadband, that’s now a thing of the past. 🚀
They’re enjoying well over 100Mbps, making working, streaming, and staying connected a breeze.

The installation wasn’t without its challenges — the line of sight was blocked by trees, but our engineers went above and beyond to make it work. By installing the dish discreetly in the garden and burying the cable back to the house, they ensured the customer got online properly and reliably. 🌳🔧

The result?
🏡 Superfast broadband in their new home
📶 A clean, tidy installation
💪 A happy customer

That’s what rural connectivity done right looks like.

12/01/2026

Converged Solutions Group is growing, with new opportunities across our sister companies, Converged Communication Solutions, IFB and the wider Group.

If you’re thinking about what’s next for your career, take a look at the roles available right now.

January can be a good time to take stock - and for us, it’s all about what’s ahead.

We’re growing across Converged and the wider Converged Solutions Group, with new technology and sales opportunities for people who enjoy solving problems, working with great tech, and being part of a supportive team.

If a fresh challenge is on your radar - whether on the technical side or in a client-facing role - take a look at our immediately available roles:

Converged
• 1st Line Support Engineer
• Network Engineer
https://converged.co.uk/about-us/careers/

Converged Solutions Group
• Head of Sales - https://www.ifb.net/careers-head-of-sales

IFB
• Sales Executive - https://www.ifb.net/careers-sales-executive-role

Feel free to share with anyone who might be a good fit.

IFB Converged Rural Broadband Scot-Tech Fire and Security

10/01/2026

⛅ A Thaw in Sight?

We’re hopeful that the worst of the snow is finally behind us! 🤞 With the weather looking a bit more settled, our teams are gearing up to crack on with clearing the backlog of work caused by the festive break and the recent snow.

However, while things might be starting to thaw out down at street level in your area, it’s a very different story up on the hills! 🏔️

As you can see from this photo taken at our Cairn Mon Earn site in Durris, our high-altitude infrastructure is still wearing a very thick winter coat. ❄️

We want to reassure everyone that we aren't expecting any issues. Sites like this are built to be resilient—equipped with redundant backup links, battery systems, and auto-starting diesel generators to keep the signal flowing. 🔋⚡

That said, if a fault does require a physical visit, please bear with us. Accessing these hill-top sites is still very tricky and dangerous due to the deep snow, so any necessary repairs may take us a little longer than usual to reach. Safety must always come first! 👷‍♂️

Thanks for your patience as we get back to normal!

04/01/2026

⚠️ Weather Update: Amber Warning ⚠️

We are aware that the Met Office has upgraded the weather warnings across Aberdeenshire from Yellow to Amber.

We want to reassure all our customers that the CRB team remains on full standby to deal with any issues this weather throws our way. 🚛

Our network is built to be resilient, with extensive battery backup and redundant links designed exactly for conditions like these. We are happy to report that, so far, no issues have been detected across the network. ✅

If you do notice a problem with your connection, please contact us directly so we can investigate. However, please be aware that due to the deteriorating road conditions, it may take us longer than usual to attend to physical faults. Safety must always come first for our engineers. ❄️

Stay safe and warm out there!