B2C monetization: tiered plans, speed tiers, slicing pricing

Beyond Unlimited Data Plans

Traditional mobile pricing offered simple tiers based on data volume — 5 GB, 20 GB, unlimited. 5G introduces a richer monetization framework for consumer plans. Speed-tier pricing differentiates plans by maximum throughput rather than data caps: a basic plan at 100 Mbps, premium at 500 Mbps, and ultra at 1 Gbps. This model works because 5G can actually deliver differentiated speeds consistently. Some operators have introduced experience-based tiers that guarantee low latency for gaming or high reliability for video calls, leveraging network slicing to create distinct service levels within the…