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Wahid Mohammed, CEO of PlektonLabs, discusses the shift from static to dynamic pricing in telecoms, highlighting how real-time data and AI-driven tools enable smarter monetization and improved customer experience
Smart networks, smarter revenues: the rise of dynamic pricing in telecom
As telecommunications networks evolve, becoming more intelligent, automated, and responsive, the strategies for monetizing these networks must advance in tandem. Traditional static pricing models, while once effective, now fall short in capturing the dynamic value delivered by modern networks. Dynamic pricing emerges as a pivotal approach, aligning pricing strategies with real-time network conditions and customer demand.
Dynamic pricing refers to the real-time adjustment of prices based on various factors such as network demand, service quality, user behavior, and market conditions. In the telecom sector, this approach enables CSPs to:
Implementing dynamic pricing requires a robust technological infrastructure capable of real-time data analysis and decision making.
Dynamic pricing thrives in ecosystems supported by timely data, modular infrastructure and scalable tools:
These technologies collectively enable CSPs to respond promptly to changing network conditions and customer behaviors.
While dynamic pricing offers numerous benefits, its implementation is not without challenges:
Dynamic pricing is not unique to telecommunications. Industries such as aviation, hospitality, and e-commerce have long utilized dynamic pricing to optimize revenue and manage demand.
For instance:
These industries demonstrate the potential of dynamic pricing to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction when implemented thoughtfully.
As networks grow smarter and customer expectations shift, CSPs have an opportunity to evolve their monetization strategies in step with the market. Dynamic pricing offers a pathway to align pricing with the real time value delivered, fostering a more responsive and customer-centric approach. By investing in the necessary technologies and addressing implementation challenges proactively CSPs could unlock new revenue streams and enhance customer satisfaction in an increasingly competitive market.