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Request a Regulatory ConsultationNationwide QoS & Drive Test Audits
Regulators need objective data to assess service quality and compare operator performance. Brightcomms conducts nationwide or regional drive test campaigns designed to audit QoS and validate compliance with technical obligations.
Our campaigns measure key performance indicators (KPIs) across voice, data, and video services in urban, suburban, and rural zones. This provides an independent, traceable view of service levels, accessible for public reporting or enforcement actions.
How it works
Using calibrated devices and automated platforms, we perform drive tests following standardized protocols. We capture accessibility, throughput, latency, call success rates, and QoE scores. Data is analyzed, benchmarked, and visualized with geographic granularity.
Reports are formatted for internal regulatory use or public dissemination, including dashboards, maps, operator rankings, and detailed technical annexes.
Key Benefits
- Unbiased measurement of mobile service quality by region or operator.
- Supports enforcement and public transparency efforts.
- Highlights underserved or non-compliant areas with traceable evidence.
- Enables trend analysis over time and across technologies (2G–5G).
Common Use Cases
- Annual public benchmarking of operators.
- License renewal performance audits.
- Investigation of service quality complaints by zone.
- Reporting for Universal Service Funds or rural programs.
Did you know?
Drive testing provides regulators with objective, traceable evidence to assess service quality beyond what operators report.
Spectrum Utilization & License Compliance
Managing spectrum efficiently is central to regulatory oversight. Brightcomms provides spectrum audits to evaluate how licensees use assigned frequencies, detect underutilization, and flag unauthorized transmissions.
We help regulators assess compliance with license conditions — including deployment deadlines, usage requirements, and coverage targets — using a mix of field measurements and OSS analysis.
How it works
We deploy spectrum analyzers or use software-defined radios to scan target bands in defined areas. Collected data is mapped against license terms and correlated with operator deployments, usage metrics, and device footprints.
Reports include spectrum heatmaps, usage density, carrier identification, and recommended actions.
Key Benefits
- Enables enforcement of fair spectrum use.
- Identifies spectrum hoarding or delays in network deployment.
- Provides evidence to support corrective actions or fines.
- Supports refarming and policy decisions with real-world data.
Common Use Cases
- Audit of mid-band or 700 MHz rollout progress.
- License compliance checks post-auction.
- Monitoring of secondary spectrum markets.
- Interference detection or carrier validation in shared bands.
Did you know?
Spectrum audits help ensure fair use of a finite public resource — and prevent strategic underutilization or hoarding.
Infrastructure Validation & Site Audits
Operators often report thousands of live sites — but how many are truly operational and meet the required specifications? Brightcomms supports regulators in verifying physical infrastructure, deployment claims, and RF configurations in the field.
Our site audits confirm the presence, equipment type, configuration, and activity of reported base stations using on-site inspections and standardized forms.
How it works
Field teams perform visits with mobile tools for data capture, GPS tagging, photo documentation, and checklists. Site status is matched with operator submissions to detect mismatches or false claims.
Audits can be random, targeted, or full-scale, with dashboards for follow-up and enforcement.
Key Benefits
- Verifies operator compliance with infrastructure rollout obligations.
- Reduces risk of funding fraud or misreporting.
- Supports quality assurance of declared coverage claims.
- Creates site-level traceability for regulators.
Common Use Cases
- Validation of rural site deployments under subsidy programs.
- Audit of operator site registries.
- Investigation of missing or inactive sites.
- Infrastructure cross-checks for license renewals.
Did you know?
Field audits often uncover inactive or incomplete sites that misrepresent network coverage claims.
Coverage Obligation Monitoring
Many licenses include mandatory coverage in specific regions (e.g., rural areas, highways, borders). Brightcomms helps regulators monitor and validate actual mobile coverage against those obligations.
We provide empirical coverage data using drive test tools, apps, or third-party datasets, mapped against license conditions to detect compliance or gaps.
How it works
Coverage is assessed using active and passive data collection — drive tests, crowdsourced logs, or operator submissions. The data is then analyzed using GIS platforms to identify populated zones without signal or below-threshold performance.
Visual outputs include heatmaps, population overlays, and automated zone classification (compliant/non-compliant).
Key Benefits
- Provides regulator with a verifiable baseline of mobile coverage.
- Supports enforcement of deployment deadlines or public access policies.
- Enables evidence-based decisions on waivers or penalties.
- Improves rural inclusion tracking and transparency.
Common Use Cases
- Monitoring of license coverage obligations in Phase I/II rollouts.
- Evaluation of underserved or zero-signal communities.
- Assessment for Universal Service Funds disbursement.
- Public-facing coverage dashboards with official data.
Did you know?
True population coverage requires more than signal presence — it demands usable service at street level.
Digital Inspection Platform (with Sitehub)
Brightcomms' Sitehub platform empowers regulators to digitalize their field inspection workflows. With Sitehub, inspectors can manage site assignments, log visits, capture photos and forms, and generate reports from any device.
The platform enables real-time data traceability, GPS-tagged entries, and automatic audit trail generation — improving transparency, productivity, and oversight.
How it works
Regulators configure inspection checklists and tasks via the Sitehub dashboard. Inspectors then use the mobile app to check in at locations, fill forms, and upload visual evidence (antenna types, power meters, signage, etc.).
Supervisors can monitor activity in real time, review submissions, and export reports for internal or public use.
Key Benefits
- Streamlines inspection processes and improves standardization.
- Reduces paperwork and manual data entry errors.
- Provides real-time visibility over national inspection programs.
- Builds a digital compliance archive for every site.
Common Use Cases
- Ongoing inspections of mobile sites or towers.
- Quality audits of new rollouts or vendor claims.
- Safety compliance tracking across operators.
- Onboarding of contractors or third-party inspectors.
Did you know?
Digital inspection tools reduce paperwork and bring transparency to regulatory supervision processes.
Regulatory Training & Strategic Advisory
Regulatory frameworks evolve constantly — from new 5G obligations to spectrum harmonization and QoS enforcement. Brightcomms supports agencies with custom training and advisory tailored to their technical and strategic priorities.
We build regulator capacity through workshops, documentation reviews, benchmark visits, and scenario planning.
How it works
We assess each regulator’s current capabilities and goals, then design training modules, case study reviews, and strategic recommendations. Topics range from spectrum policy to site auditing, KPI validation, or enforcement processes.
Sessions can be delivered in-person, remotely, or hybrid — and are backed by real-world data and templates.
Key Benefits
- Strengthens internal capacity and technical decision-making.
- Aligns national regulation with global best practices.
- Accelerates adoption of digital tools and standards.
- Improves readiness for 5G, open RAN, and spectrum transitions.
Common Use Cases
- Regulatory onboarding of new staff or inspectors.
- Advisory for 5G license condition design.
- Policy alignment with ITU or regional frameworks.
- Technical workshops on KPI validation or benchmarking.
Did you know?
Regulators who build internal technical capacity are better equipped to enforce, evolve, and lead in dynamic telecom environments.
Turnkey QoS Measurement Kit for Regulators
Many regulators lack internal equipment to conduct regular QoS testing. Brightcomms provides complete QoS measurement kits — preconfigured with devices, software, accessories, and dashboards for independent testing.
Kits are field-ready and include training, support, and cloud access for data review and reporting.
How it works
Kits include smartphones, tablets or probes, measurement software, power banks, mounts, and dashboards. They are delivered pre-set with test plans, thresholds, and reporting tools.
Regulators can deploy them to internal teams or third parties and immediately start capturing voice, data, and app metrics in compliance with ITU standards.
Key Benefits
- Enables immediate QoS testing capacity without procurement delays.
- Improves independence from operators or vendors.
- Scales to national or regional campaigns.
- Includes training and cloud-based analysis tools.
Common Use Cases
- Spot checks in complaint areas or cities.
- Training of new regulatory engineers.
- Rapid deployment after natural disasters or network outages.
- Public reporting on service levels by region.
Did you know?
Having an in-house QoS measurement kit gives regulators independence, flexibility, and immediate diagnostic capability.