Telecommunication

Telecom operators must move beyond connectivity. With Europe lagging in 5G investment, regulatory fragmentation, cybersecurity risk and digital competition, telcos need an agile, resilient and customer-centric model. At rpc, we help telecom clients translate into exceptional experiences that bring real value to customer—co-designing customer propositions, modernizing platforms, and enabling sustainable, compliant growth.

Key challenges
 

Business model shift

Traditional telco revenues are threatened by OTT and private operators; telecoms must now monetize across services and ecosystems.

User experience expectations

Customers demand seamless service across fixed, mobile and enterprise services—digital, self-serve, yet trusted.

Digital Transformation Gaps

While customers expect modern digital experiences, many telecom companies still rely on legacy systems. This creates inconsistencies between online and offline experiences, making self-service options limited or ineffective.

Competition and Churn

With numerous providers offering similar services, customers can easily switch. This puts pressure on companies to not only acquire new customers but retain existing ones through superior experience rather than just competitive pricing.

Complex Pricing and Billing

Telecom pricing structures are often confusing, with hidden fees, complicated bundling options, and billing errors. Customers struggle to understand what they're paying for and frequently receive unexpected charge

Poor Customer Service Experience

Long wait times, multiple transfers between departments, and representatives who lack authority to resolve issues frustrate customers. The technical nature of many problems often requires specialized knowledge that frontline staff may not possess.

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Telecommunications is no longer about connecting calls - it's about connecting lives.

Jan Schemuth, Head of Telecommunication

Approach

At rpc, we build bridges between infrastructure and customer experience. Our strength: translating transformation into impact. From service design to enablement and performance steering, we equip teams to deliver value: on the ground, in-store, and online.
 

1

Future-proof strategy design

Turning trends and challenges into profitable, customer-centric business models. We design strategies that anticipate change and translate ambition into clear, actionable roadmaps.

2

Ecosystem orchestration

Shaping partnerships and digital platforms that integrate technology, regulation, and customer value. We design operating models and orchestrate touchpoints end-to-end to ensure seamless interaction across industries and functions.

3

Capability building and transformation

Equipping organizations and teams to master new tools, agile models, and cross-industry collaboration. From leadership enablement to employee empowerment, we foster a culture of adaptability and innovation.

4

End-to-end implementation

Driving initiatives from blueprint to market launch with measurable impact. We manage rollouts globally, align processes and systems, and ensure operational excellence through data-driven performance steering.

In a nutshell: What we bring to the table

We help organizations transform by focusing on what really matters:

  • Co-creation from day one – We work side by side with your teams to design solutions that truly fit.
  • People, processes, data – Our transformation triangle ensures a balanced, holistic approach.
  • From strategy to execution – We connect every step of the journey to drive real results.
  • Cross-industry perspective – Fresh thinking from retail and automotive sparks innovation.
  • Empowered teams – We build capabilities that make change stick and deliver measurable impact.

Work

Behind every shift lies a decision: to challenge the status quo and shape something better. That’s where our work begins – alongside the people who dare to move first.

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TELECOMMUNICATION

Boosting CX 
with in-store voice AI

Implementation of AI-based analysis of in-store customer consultations to enhance sales performance and efficiency, proven through pilot shops, including development of GDPR- and EU AI Act–compliant consent framework and integration of insights on customer behavior, sales focus, and cross-selling potential.

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TELECOMMUNICATION

Scaling Retail Through Strategic Design and Process Innovation

From emotional store design to Tableau-powered rollout control, integrated approach launched 121 locations across 5 concepts with 30% quality improvement and strong multi-brand differentiation.

Driving change

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Experts

Our team brings decades of combined experience from leadership roles and consulting. They know the sector’s nuances and are passionate about enabling your teams to succeed – whether it’s through strategy workshops, on-the-ground coaching, or full-scale program management.

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So, what's your challenge?

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We're ready to kick-start your 
customer-centric transformation.

Jan Schemuth is Senior Partner at rpc – The Retail Performance Company
Jan Schemuth
Senior Partner
info@rpc-partners.com