MACRO INTELLIGENCE MEMO
TO: Enterprise & Consumer Telecom Customers
FROM: Telecom Procurement & Strategy Division
DATE: June 2030
RE: Optimizing Your Connectivity Strategy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
By June 2030, your options for connectivity have expanded dramatically beyond traditional telcos. You can: - Use traditional carriers - Build private networks (5G, fiber) - Use satellite internet - Use hybrid approaches combining multiple providers
The right choice depends on your specific needs and willingness to invest in infrastructure.
FOR CONSUMERS
- Traditional providers: Still dominant, but prices are relatively transparent
- Satellite internet: Now reliable alternative in underserved areas
- Fixed wireless: Growing option as 5G improves
- Strategy: Shop based on coverage, speed, and price. Lock in rates for 2-3 years if favorable.
FOR ENTERPRISES
- Dedicated private networks: Viable for enterprises willing to invest ($500k+)
- Multi-carrier strategy: Reduce dependence on single carrier
- Hybrid private/public: Private networks for mission-critical, public for normal traffic
- Edge computing: Connectivity to edge data centers for low-latency applications
THE NEGOTIATION DYNAMIC
Enterprise customers have leverage by June 2030: - Multiple providers available - Private network option exists - Telcos are competing for enterprise customers
Use your leverage to: - Negotiate better pricing on volume - Demand service level agreements (SLAs) - Require integration with your systems - Lock in favorable multi-year terms
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Your connectivity strategy should be based on your actual needs, not on historical carrier relationships. Evaluate options and negotiate aggressively.