vHive, an infrastructure digitisation company, has introduced On-Site Validation, a real-time field verification solution designed to ensure that antenna installations align with network modification plans before sites go live.
The solution aims to address a persistent operational challenge in modern network rollouts: the gap between designed and actual installations.
In current mobile network deployment practices, discrepancies between As-Planned and As-Built configurations are often detected weeks after the installation has been completed. This delay can trigger a cascade of operational and commercial issues, including site revisits, rework orders, billing disputes, delayed activations, and slower revenue recognition for both mobile network operators (MNOs) and tower companies (TowerCos). These inefficiencies are particularly costly in the context of 5G and Fixed Wireless Access rollouts, where precision and speed are critical to network performance and commercial timelines.
vHive’s On-Site Validation moves the verification process to the tower site, allowing contractors to confirm installations immediately after completion. Using augmented reality (AR) technology, the system enables contractors to compare As-Built installations with the As-Planned designs interactively. Any deviations can be identified and addressed on the spot, reducing the need for follow-up visits and rework. According to the company, the verification process typically takes only a few minutes per site.
Tomer Daniel, CTO of vHive, said the solution is intended to reduce operational inefficiencies and provide more certainty in network rollouts. “Validation at the site ensures that installation issues are addressed immediately, rather than after a second truck roll,” he said. “This approach supports faster site activation and makes installations first-time-right by validating accuracy on the spot.”
Industry stakeholders note that installation accuracy has become increasingly critical as network deployments accelerate. With the rapid pace of 5G and Fixed Wireless Access rollouts, minor discrepancies between plans and actual installations can have outsized impacts, including delayed service availability and suboptimal network performance. Real-time validation at the site has the potential to reduce these risks by enabling immediate corrective action and providing evidence of installation accuracy.
From a commercial perspective, On-Site Validation can also contribute to more accurate billing for TowerCos. By documenting that installations match approved designs, operators can reconcile invoices and reduce disputes with contractors. For MNOs, faster verification and site activation can accelerate revenue recognition and improve deployment predictability.
The solution is part of a broader trend in the telecom infrastructure sector toward digitisation and automation. Operators and contractors are increasingly leveraging digital tools, including AR, AI, and autonomous survey technologies, to streamline network deployment processes and reduce operational costs. On-Site Validation represents one of the applications of these technologies, focusing specifically on the As-Built verification stage, which has historically been a blind spot in the rollout process.
While vHive positions the solution as a response to a long-standing operational challenge, analysts note that adoption may depend on the integration of such tools into existing workflows and the ability of operators and contractors to train personnel effectively. The real-world impact will likely vary across regions, network types, and deployment scales, and broader uptake may require demonstrations of cost savings and efficiency gains.
As the telecom industry continues to scale 5G and Fixed Wireless Access networks, solutions that improve installation accuracy and reduce the operational impact of post-installation corrections are expected to attract interest.
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