Michael Pittman: Beyond the Bargain—Building Wireless‑First Value That Lasts | Go Beyond the Connection Episode 21

Go Beyond The Connection

The cheapest network isn’t the smartest choice. In this episode, Michael Pittman — CEO and Founder of Connected Solutions Group (CSG) — explains how to break out of the race to the bottom and invest in connectivity that actually moves the business forward.

Michael leads CSG, a Verizon co‑sell partner known for turning “just connectivity” into outcomes. His team handles the messy middle: device configuration, staging and kitting, field installs, antenna placement, site surveys, and real‑time project visibility via API integrations. They also manufacture purpose‑built gear through their Catalyst (with a “K”) brand when off‑the‑shelf hardware leaves gaps. The goal is simple: deliver fiber‑like reliability with wireless‑first agility—at scale.

What you’ll learn

• How to reframe price vs. value so MRC isn’t the only decision driver.
• Why CX (every email, every handoff, every PM touch) is a competitive advantage.
• Practical ways to de‑risk wireless‑first: site surveys, external antennas, dual‑SIM/Smart‑SIM failover, SD‑WAN path control.
• How real‑time API visibility (staging status, IMEIs, MDM loads, shipments) builds trust and speeds rollouts.
• Where 5G fixed wireless now rivals—or beats—wireline for speed, time‑to‑turn‑up, and multi‑site scale.

“When it comes to your connectivity, don’t just race to the bottom.” — Michael Pittman

Michael walks through common objections (“wireless isn’t as reliable,” “we can’t depend on a third party”) and shows how the toolset has changed. Modern antennas are cheaper and better. Carriers help fund enterprise‑grade site work. Dual‑SIM routers can auto‑failover to the best network. And with APIs and project transparency, third‑party deployment feels like an extension of your IT team—not a black box.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to pick the lowest bid, this conversation offers a different lens: align spend with uptime, app performance, and customer promise‑keeping. That’s how connectivity becomes a growth lever, not a commodity.

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• 💹 Beyond the Bargain: Creating Network Value That Outlasts the Lowest Bid
• 💸 Price vs Value in Network Connectivity
• 🤝 How a Customer-Centric Approach Creates Competitive Advantage
• 🛜 Making the Case for Investing in Reliable Connectivity
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