Dropped Connections, Dodged Costs: How Solve Simplified Connectivity for Christian Brothers Automotive
Meet the Customer
Christian Brothers Automotive operates a fast-growing network of full-service auto repair shops across the U.S. With hundreds of locations that each rely on internet connectivity for everything from diagnostics to customer check-in, network reliability and operational continuity are mission-critical.
Their stores use wired internet as the primary connection. But when outages hit or new sites open before broadband is installed, they fall back on cellular. That’s where challenges can begin.
The Challenge: Expensive Plans and Carrier Headaches
Before Solve, Christian Brothers was managing backup connectivity the hard way. Their data usage varied wildly by store and by month (from zero to multiple terabytes), but their options were rigid: overpriced fixed wireless plans or complex, manual pooling models that were impossible to predict or optimize.
At the same time, they were juggling SIM cards from multiple carriers. Some stores needed AT&T, others Verizon, and some locations changed depending on signal quality. Teams were stuck managing a patchwork of providers and troubleshooting dropouts with no consistency.
In short: too much guessing, too many systems, and too much waste.
The Solve Solution: Simpler, Smarter, Scalable Connectivity
We worked closely with Christian Brothers to reimagine their entire approach. The solution? One that focused on flexibility and control, not rigid pricing or one-size-fits-all tech.
First, we shifted them to Solve’s pay-per-use model, eliminating the need for complex pooling and expensive fixed tiers. Now, they only pay for what they use. If a store doesn’t use backup data for a month? No problem. If another spikes into the terabytes? It’s covered, fairly and transparently. No more rating guesswork or chasing overages.
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Second, we introduced our Multi-Network SIM, which connects to the strongest signal available from major U.S. carriers automatically. No more studying signal maps or shipping the “right” card to the “right” site. The result was not just stronger coverage, but built-in redundancy: if a carrier goes down, Solve’s SIM fails over to the next best option.
The Result: Less Waste, More Confidence
With Solve’s help, Christian Brothers didn’t just gain better connectivity — they gained back time, control, and peace of mind.
- No more overpaying for unused data
- No more site-by-site carrier wrangling
- No more scrambling to get new stores online
Just reliable, intelligent cellular backup across every location.
This is what we mean when we say we “solve” connectivity. Not by offering cookie-cutter plans or shiny dashboards, but by listening, collaborating, and building a better fit.
If you’re wrestling with connectivity challenges no one else wants to touch—or if your current setup just doesn’t work the way it should—Solve is ready to step in.
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