Infographic: The Future is B2B - How Global Telcos are Evolving from Connectivity Providers to Strategic Technology Partners for Enterprise


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The Future is B2B

How Global Telcos are Evolving from Connectivity Providers to Strategic Technology Partners for Enterprise.

A Paradigm Shift in Revenue

While core connectivity growth slows, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) market for B2B is exploding. Telcos are strategically pivoting to capture a significant share of this high-growth sector, leveraging their established enterprise relationships.

3%

Annual Growth for Core Connectivity

9.8%

Annual Growth for B2B IT Spending

The New Foundation: Modernizing Connectivity

The first step in the B2B evolution is upgrading the very foundation of enterprise networking. Telcos are aggressively replacing legacy systems with more agile, secure, and scalable solutions like SD-WAN and Private 5G networks, which are essential for modern digital operations.

The ICT Power Play: Cloud & Cybersecurity

Beyond pure connectivity, telcos are becoming one-stop shops for digital transformation. By offering integrated solutions in cloud services and cybersecurity, they are addressing the most critical needs of modern enterprises and unlocking massive revenue opportunities.

$986B

Non-Core B2B Revenue Opportunity by 2030

Enabling the Modern Workplace

With the rise of hybrid work, seamless collaboration is non-negotiable. Telcos are at the forefront, providing integrated Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platforms that combine voice, video, messaging, and contact center capabilities into a single, manageable solution.

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Cloud Voice & Teams Phone

Enterprise-grade voice calling directly within collaboration platforms.

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Contact Center as a Service

Cloud-based solutions for enhanced customer service and engagement.

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Unified Messaging

Integrating SMS, MMS, and team chat for seamless communication.

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AI-Powered Analytics

Insights from call recordings and customer interactions to drive business intelligence.

The Intelligent Edge & IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating a data explosion. Telcos provide the essential connectivity for these devices and are now offering edge computing services to process data closer to its source. This reduces latency and enables real-time applications in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

🏭 IoT Devices
Sensors, cameras, machinery
⚡ Edge Computing
Local data processing for real-time insights
☁️ Cloud
Aggregate data for big-picture analysis & storage

The Monetization Frontier: Network APIs

The next evolution is to transform the network itself into a platform. Through Network APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), telcos allow developers and enterprises to programmatically access network capabilities like quality of service, location, and security, creating entirely new services and revenue streams.

Enterprises & Developers

Network APIs

(e.g., Quality on Demand, Fraud Detection)

Telco Network Capabilities

© 2025 Global Telco Insights. Data synthesized from industry analysis by Kearney, McKinsey, and GSMA.

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