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  • Start an MVNO

    Plan your launch

    • How to start an MVNO
    • The five types of MVNO
    • MVNO vs MVNE vs MVNA
    • How an MVNO platform works
    • Common MVNO mistakes

    Build the case

    • Business plan
    • Marketing plan
    • Financial plan
    • Choosing a Solution Provider
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    New to this?

    Start with the five MVNO types. The model you pick decides your costs, your partners and your timeline.

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  • Business models

    Consumer & niche

    • Discount
    • Ethnic
    • Lifestyle niche
    • Celebrity / Fanbase
    • Sport
    • Travel eSIM / roaming

    Enterprise & vertical

    • Fintech
    • Healthcare
    • M2M & IoT
    • Logistics & transportation
    • School / university
    • Satellite / direct-to-device

    Twenty models in all

    From discount and ethnic through fintech, public safety, media and quad play. Compare them side by side.

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  • Technology

    Systems, SIM & devices

    • OSS & BSS explained
    • Value Added Services
    • SIM, eSIM & iSIM compared
    • Multi-IMSI connectivity
    • Mobile Devices
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    Networks & Core

    • Core Network Elements
    • Mobile Networks 2G–6G
    • LPWAN, NB-IoT & LTE-M
    • 5G core (5GC)
    • Evolved Packet Core (4G LTE)
    • Legacy Core (2G / 3G)
    • Cross-generation services
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    OSS or BSS?

    BSS is what your customer touches: plans, billing, care. OSS keeps the network running behind it. Most MVNO build decisions start here.

    OSS & BSS explained →
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Damien Hansen

Embedded connectivity and the future of Customer Loyalty

by Damien Hansen | Nov 25, 2024 | Customer Experience, MVNO

Embedded connectivity and the future of customer Loyalty. Branded mobile services are revolutionizing customer loyalty. By seamlessly integrating with loyalty programs and offering personalized rewards, these services turn everyday mobile interactions into opportunities for deeper engagement and value creation.

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Tanya Hyams-Young

The data economy: why it matters for MVNOs

by Tanya Hyams-Young | Nov 21, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience, MVNO

The data economy: why it matters for MVNOs. This article explores the concept of the data economy and its implications for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). It argues that MVNOs need to transition from being tech-focused to data-driven businesses to thrive in the current economic landscape.

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Sara Rasmussen

Choose your MVNO partners wisely – dos and don’ts.

by Sara Rasmussen | Nov 18, 2024 | MVNO

Choose your MVNO partners wisely – dos and don’ts. Finding the right partners is crucial for MVNO success. This blog post provides valuable insights on how to select partners who align with your vision and offer the necessary technical and operational capabilities.

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James Moar

How travel eSIMs can bring more players into the Connectivity Value Chain

by James Moar | Nov 11, 2024 | eSIM, MVNO, Roaming

How travel eSIMs can bring more players into the Connectivity Value Chain. Network operator roaming charges are somewhat infamous for their cost in many countries, and as a result, a large number of travellers go ‘silent.’

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Mark Prudhoe

Web3 and MVNOs: What can MVNOs learn from Web3 and Crypto?

by Mark Prudhoe | Nov 4, 2024 | MVNO

Web3 and MVNOs: What can MVNOs learn from Web3 and Crypto? The exciting intersection of Web3 and Mobile Virtual Network Operators. How can blockchain technology and decentralized finance revolutionize the mobile industry.

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Santiago Gomez Pelaez

Customer Experience (CX) not QoS or QoE

by Santiago Gomez Pelaez | Nov 1, 2024 | Customer Experience

This blog delves into the importance of customer experience (CX) for Mobile Virtual Operators (MVNOs), emphasizing its role as a key differentiator. The author explores how data-driven insights and AI-powered tools can enhance CX by providing personalized support and optimizing service delivery.

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