Fibre rollout tracking software for a telecom subcontractor in Dublin: 2026 cost

The verdict in three sentences

For a telecom subcontractor building 300 km of fibre a year in and around Dublin for two operators, rollout tracking software costs 60,000 to 140,000 EUR in 2026. It centralizes work orders, geotagged photos, offline field surveys and the as-built packs operators require. The most profitable result is financial: the invoicing cycle drops from 45 to 15 days, freeing a significant amount of cash.

What fibre rollout software must do in Ireland

The technical director of a subcontractor manages civils, cabling and connection crews spread across Dublin, Kildare and Meath. Operators reject any claim without timestamped photos, GPS coordinates and OTDR test results. Today, that evidence arrives by WhatsApp and email, is filed by hand in spreadsheets and goes missing. Rural sites have patchy coverage, so the app must work offline and sync when signal returns.

International SaaS rollout platforms often charge 40 to 90 EUR per user per month, or 60,000 to 130,000 EUR over three years for 40 users, with limited adaptation to each operator's as-built format.

Cash flow and productivity: the deciding figures

A fibre subcontractor lives on cash flow. Between build and operator payment, it funds wages, fuel, plant hire and materials. Every day saved on invoicing reduces the funding requirement.

At 300 km a year and an average of 30,000 EUR invoiced per km, revenue reaches about 9 million EUR. Thirty days off the cycle frees about 740,000 EUR of working capital permanently, several times the software cost.

Scoping and rollout

Allow 3 to 4 months: 2 weeks of scoping with site managers and as-built leads, 8 to 10 weeks of development, then a pilot on a 10 to 15 km section before full rollout. Budget for rugged smartphones (250 to 450 EUR each) and data plans. GDPR applies to geolocation of staff, so define clear rules on when tracking is active.

Mini case study

Sean Murphy, technical director of a Dublin subcontractor, builds 300 km a year for two operators with 40 technicians. As-built packs take 7 admin hours per km, or 2,100 hours a year; the software brings that down to 600 hours, 1,500 hours freed, worth about 60,000 EUR at 40 EUR per hour. Rejections fall from 20 to 4 %, avoiding about 48 packs to redo at 1,500 EUR each: 72,000 EUR saved. For software at 110,000 EUR, payback comes in about 10 months, before counting the cash flow gain.

FAQ

Does the app work without signal?

Yes, surveys, photos and signatures are stored on the device and synced when coverage returns. A 64 GB phone holds about 8,000 pending photos.

Can we produce packs in each operator's format?

Yes, each operator has its own template (PDF, Excel, GIS export). Adding a new format costs 4,000 to 9,000 EUR.

What does maintenance cost?

Plan 15 to 20 % of the initial cost per year, so 9,000 to 28,000 EUR, hosting included.

Does the software also handle customer connections (FTTH)?

Yes, a connection module with appointment booking and optical tests adds 15,000 to 30,000 EUR.

Can payment be staged?

Yes, the quote can be split into three payments aligned with deliverables: scoping, pilot, full rollout.

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