Cracking the Code: How to Build Profitable and Flexible 5G Network Slice Pricing Models

Executive Snapshot

• Figure: Executive Snapshot: How to Build Profitable and Flexible 5G Network Slice Pricing Models

New Market Developments and Dynamics

• The Benefits of 5G Slicing

• Slice Pricing Model: Combining Charging for Scarce Resources with Value for Customers

• Scarcity of Network Resources, Network Load and Congestion

• Planned vs. Unplanned Slice Establishment

• Specific Requirements of the Slice

• Figure: Slice Characteristics Used to Determine the Pricing Model and Final Price Point

• Table: Pricing Models for the Main Slice-Type Clusters

Advice for the Services Provider

• Adopt a Value-Based Pricing Approach

• Differentiate Pricing Based on Buyer Personas

• Implement a Flexible, Tiered Pricing Model

• Utilize Dynamic and Adaptive Pricing Mechanisms

• Iterate and Optimize Pricing Based on Real-World Use Cases

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• Related Research

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