The German fibre to the home specialists say their “inseyet” monitoring system enables a fully digital record of the entire fibre rollout

Fibre to the home rollouts suffer from complex processes, have embedded inefficiencies and can be prone to errors. Specialises in turnkey FTTH, Fibre Experts Deutschland (FED) has teamed up with fibre engineering planning and construction company Netzkontor Nord to launch “inseyet”, a 360-degree monitoring system enables complete, seamless real-time oversight of the entire fibre optic deployment process. The system enables a fully digital record of the entire fibre rollout.

The system provides network operators and construction partners with a real-time, comprehensive overview of FTTH project progress, including the number of metres of trenches laid and customer connections completed. A key feature is the precise 3D measurement of open trenches using smartphones and GPS rovers. The depth of each trench section, the placement of cables and marker balls and numerous other data points are automatically transmitted to the system, consolidated and verified. This creates a digital twin of the construction project – exactly as it was implemented in reality.

“With ‘inseyet’, we are delivering a fully integrated solution for the entire FTTH rollout process for the first time,” said Fiber Experts managing director Raimund Winkler. “Network operators and construction partners can monitor project progress live and respond to potential issues early. This enhances transparency and efficiency.”

In future, an AI-integrated version of “inseyet” will help detect potential construction site errors at an early stage. It will be able to identify issues such as insufficient trench depth, incorrectly placed marker balls, or overly tight bending radii. The AI will immediately notify construction partners, allowing corrections to be made while the trench is still open. This prevents costly rework and unnecessary delays. The system also automates the documentation of construction progress and facilitates accurate billing processes, enhancing overall project efficiency.

“The integration of artificial intelligence is a milestone for us,” said Netzkontor Nord managing director Dennis Ritter. “Detecting and correcting errors early not only saves time and money but also significantly improves the quality of fibre deployment. Both network operators and construction partners benefit from this.”

Home-grown innovation

Both companies involved in the system have used their experience to ensure the system is robust. To execute its projects, Fiber Experts relies on its own civil engineering capacities as well as a broad network of selected construction partners. The company’s expertise covers the entire FTTH project lifecycle, from planning and design to the installation of fibre connections within homes.

Since FED was founded in June 2021, the Düsseldorf-based company has focused on the expansion of broadband networks in the telecommunications market and offers customised turnkey solutions in the field of fiber optics, area analysis, network planning and implementation throughout Germany. In 2023 the company acquired competitor Eschborn-based Elecnet to expand its base. Netzkontor Nord made a similar move in September last year acquiring Bib Tech a company known for its expertise in broadband network planning and coordination.