Why Excel and QGIS Are Not Enough for Documenting Fiber Connections

 


Still using Excel and QGIS to manage your fiber network?

You’re not alone. Many small and mid-sized ISPs rely on a combination of Excel and QGIS (or Google Earth) to keep track of their fiber network.

Excel holds the splice details. QGIS shows the cable paths on the map.

This setup might work when your network is small — but it quickly becomes a bottleneck as your infrastructure grows.

What’s the real problem?

Excel and QGIS don’t speak the same language.

Excel has no understanding of how fibers connect, and QGIS can’t help you track fiber usage, splices, or availability. You end up managing two completely separate sources of truth.

And that creates major issues:

  • You can't trace a fiber route from A to B without checking multiple files 
  • Updates in the field require manual changes across systems 
  • Errors in documentation lead to planning conflicts and wasted time 
  • Teams struggle to collaborate on the same infrastructure data

What your fiber documentation should look like

If you manage a growing fiber network, your team needs a clearer way to work.

You need:

  • Visual insight into how fibers are connected inside closures 
  • A traceable path of every fiber from start to end 
  • Quick visibility into what’s used and what’s available 
  • The ability to export to GIS formats (KML), Excel (XLS), and more 
  • A shared system that supports real-time updates from any device

This is exactly why we built Fibkit

Fibkit fills the gap between spreadsheet chaos and static maps.

It’s a browser-based tool built specifically for documenting fiber closures, splices, and routes.

With Fibkit, you can:

  • Create closures and cables in minutes 
  • Connect fibers and instantly trace the route end-to-end 
  • Visualize splices clearly — no more guessing or jumping between files 
  • Export your data in the formats you already use (KML, XLS, CSV, PDF) 
  • Collaborate with your team without conflict or delay

Fibkit doesn’t replace your GIS — it works alongside it. But it does what Excel and QGIS can’t: give you a full, unified view of your fiber connections.

Try it today

We designed Fibkit for fiber teams who are serious about clarity.

Whether you manage 50 or 5,000 fibers — we help you see the whole picture.

Start your free 14-day trial → https://fibkit.com 
No credit card. No installation. Just a better way to work.

Location: Delaware, Stany Zjednoczone

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