Case Study Fiber Network Services
Introduction
Fiber Network Services (FNS) is a Czech company providing Internet access, voice, and IPTV services. It offers its customers the possibility of a reliable connection to a modern optical network. Find out how Google Maps supported the company in the „Accelerating city of Přeštice“ project.
Contents:
Fiber Network Services is a technology leader in providing Internet access. The company uses state-of-the-art optical networks, thus creating not only a secure but also a highly stable network, connecting homes and businesses. They operate in the Czech Republic and strive to speed up the Internet in specific regions, mainly cities and their neighborhoods.
Challenge
FNS was looking for a tool to visualize high-speed coverage in the city. With such visualization, customers could easily find out the range of services offered for their address (marked on the map).
FNS network parameters
22 km
optical network length
up to 1 Gbps
connection capacity
Solution
Globema ensured the delivery of a complete solution for network data visualization, including data preparation.
FNS chose the Google Maps Platform because of the API services offered and the easy implementation into websites. The highest priority was given to the Autocomplete function – for suggestion and address filling.
Main advantages of using the Google Maps solution in the FNS project
Quickly finding valid addresses in the city of Přeštice thanks to Places Autocomplete
Finding information faster on a clear, stylized map
Possibility to present network data sourced from the network inventory system (in GeoJSON format) on the map
Convenient representation of link speed information at given points on the map
Effects
With Google Maps Platform, FNS customers can search for their addresses and find out the connection options and connection capacity. They can download this information as a GeoJSON file. Then, customers can order a connection for their household via a contact form.
