Rural Broadband

18/08/2026

Back in time to 2012 with the WIBE! In Farmers Weekly Mag. A 3G game changer at the time!

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/broadband-solutions-mobile-broadband?fbclid=IwRlRTSATxfqdwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMsxxCugbKBp1eCFxnI95QROwkdwlmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7SJ4CCf_xzuf4UnA1375NOQAEb5jpydrxvL0r8VdP9ytvfrI-t03WS1vS_dg_aem_ynUqVIQOOkSXu-vpa8TqmQ

Mobile broadband facts Case study WiBE solutions The rise in popularity of mobile broadband is in part due to smartphones, but there are five million

16/07/2026

Yesterday was a reminder that technology only works if people know how to use it.

I was asked by a neighbour to help an elderly gentleman whose home phone had suddenly stopped working after receiving a new broadband router.

When I arrived, there was no dial tone at the phone socket. His broadband had been migrated from Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) to SOGEA, which means the traditional telephone line is switched off and calls are made through the router instead.

Like many people, he had simply been sent a new router with very little understanding of what had changed or what needed to be plugged in where.

After a bit of detective work to identify his broadband provider, a quick call to their support team got the phone port activated. A simple RJ11 lead into the router, and all three of his cordless phones sprang back into life.

The bigger concern was that his Careline emergency alarm had also stopped working.

Thankfully, his neighbour had already contacted Careline. While I was there, a member of their team arrived with a mobile SIM-based replacement unit. She knew exactly what she was doing, explained everything clearly and patiently to the gentleman, and had the service restored quickly. It was genuinely first-class service and a credit to the organisation.

What worries me is how many people are going through exactly the same migration.

Across the UK there will be hundreds, if not thousands, of vulnerable customers moving from traditional phone lines to digital voice services. Simply posting out a router with a leaflet isn’t enough for many people, particularly those who rely on their home phone or emergency alarm.

In this case, a caring neighbour noticed something was wrong, Careline responded brilliantly, and we were able to get everything working again.

Not everyone will be that fortunate.

As our phone network continues to change, we need to make sure no one is left behind.

Sometimes, a little human help is just as important as the technology itself.

13/07/2026

Alternatives, are available and can be faster than Starlink

02/05/2026

See you there, we are already signed up as sponsors :) Did so last year too. Just get involved.

If your business would like to provide sponsorship to the Wild West Norfolk Festival on 4th July 2026 at Hunstanton we give you your money back in entrance tickets!

Treat your staff, clients or mates.

Our Accountant told us today it was a no brainer for any business local or further away!

[email protected] and pledge your value.

Screen advert sponsor, band sponsor etc. So much on offer, so why wait?

29/04/2026

🤠 Saddle up, West Norfolk! 🤠 Early Bird Tickets Ending Soon!

KL1 Radio with Rotary Club presents the Wild West Norfolk Festival 2026 — a full day of country music, family fun, line dancing, stalls, shows and good old-fashioned Wild West entertainment.

📅 Saturday 4th July 2026
📍 Glebe House School, Hunstanton.

🎤 Headliner Jade Helliwell, Country Chicks UK, Owen Morton, Guy Surtees, Adam Brucass, Lincoln Skins, Scarlett & Her Rednecks and Tennessee Twin, P and J.

There’ll also be a fun fair, craft stalls, trading post, American car show, kids’ activities, Wild West show, line dancing, rodeo bull and more.

Bring the whole family, grab your boots, and get ready for one of the biggest country days out in Norfolk.

🌐 Find out more at wildwestnorfolkfestival.co.uk

29/03/2026

Rural Broadband now have e-sims for O2!!

Just scan the qr code we send you and you are ready to talk, text and surf.
01485 572253

26/03/2026

Just call Us and we can help you.