Deutsche Telekom is on a mission to bring fiber optics to millions of German households, and they’re doing it faster and more efficiently than ever before, thanks to a complete positioning solution featuring Swift Navigation’s GNSS corrections.
Traditionally, laying underground fiber involved significant delays and cost overruns due to the need for licensed surveyors to precisely map trench lines. This often led to costly errors like digging in the wrong spot or damaging existing underground infrastructure, causing rework and financial penalties. With Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service, ITS Geo‘s mapping software, and the Emlid Reach RX receiver, Deutsche Telekom has empowered its own field workers to perform highly accurate mapping as they lay the fiber. This means they no longer have to wait for external surveying teams, dramatically speeding up the deployment timeline. The ability for workers to conduct precise mapping themselves ensures they’re digging in just the right spot, improving worker safety, preventing expensive mistakes and significantly boosting operational efficiency right at the point of installation.
This integrated solution doesn’t just eliminate surveyor bottlenecks; it fundamentally changes the workflow, making it more agile and responsive. Furthermore, the entire setup comes at a fraction of the cost of traditional surveying equipment, providing a clear and rapid return on investment. Deutsche Telekom is not just a partner of Swift, they’re actively leveraging this innovative technology to confidently accelerate their crucial fiber optic rollout, demonstrating a powerful model for large-scale infrastructure projects. The precision and efficiency gained are pivotal in meeting their ambitious targets for broadband expansion across Germany.
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