Setting the stage… and why I’ll need to I enjoy exploring different angles when writing my posts for MVNO Index. This one, however, might be a little different: it may go against the grain, and I’ll also draw on insights from other colleagues to support my arguments....
Artificial intelligence is everywhere you look these days. From chatbots that answer customer questions at midnight to models that predict when a cell tower will get overloaded, AI has become the poster child for innovation. But there’s a widespread misconception...
AI is all the range in technology reporting today but according to McKinsey, outside of companies offering AI front end services, AI has not translated into P & L for many companies that have embraced AI in principle. And amazingly, for such a new(ish) technology,...
Introduction In an era of rapidly changing demand at the edge, traditional approaches to communications and technology delivery are substantially constrained. Historically the telecommunications industry has focused on providing connectivity as the core value...
In today’s always‑online world, having reliable mobile coverage isn’t enough anymore. What really matters is turning all the data flowing through networks, such as signal strength, session times, billing records, and even your phone’s own performance logs, into smart,...
The Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) model has matured into a vital force in the telecom ecosystem. Known for flexibility, agility, and innovative service offerings, MVNOs have become strong challengers to traditional mobile network operators (MNOs),...
Most MVNOs that we meet experience four distinct stages in their first five years: Launch frenzy Growth & scaling A reality check Capital raising (or maybe an exit) As a data and AI business specialising in telco and MVNOs, Sourse has observed these phases from...
If you’re running an MVNO in 2025, you’re facing a perfect storm of challenges. Customer acquisition costs are climbing whilst margins get squeezed, differentiation feels impossible in an increasingly crowded market, and scaling personalised experiences...
The last 5 years or so have seen a lot of buzz in the world around the advent of Artificial intelligence. This buzz was supercharged around 2022 – 2023 when OpenAI released their large language model frontend, ChatGPT. We have written industry position papers on...
As a telecom SME, I spend my days thinking about bandwidth, latency, and network topologies. But as I prepare for MVNO Nation in Miami (their first USA event), my thoughts drift to more speculative territory as I know AI will continue to be a hot topic. So, what...
The MVNO roller coaster Most MVNOs that we meet experience four distinct stages in their first five years: Launch frenzy Growth & scaling A reality check Capital raising (or maybe an exit) As a data and AI business specialising in telco and MVNOs, We have...
“Computer says no.” The iconic 2004 Little Britain skit with its biting satire about a terrible travel agent and automation’s cold indifference had audiences around the globe wincing in recognition. Two decades on, computers are saying “yes” at a pace we’ve never seen...
We have met hundreds of MVNOs. They are all on the same journey, some will be better funded, some will take longer to scale, some will falter, some may not meet their aspirations. But one thing is as certain as taxes, and that is that there are 4 distinct stages that...
Vibe coding is a new way to build software fast — with AI writing and wiring code according to your commands. You sit back, give the AI instructions like “connect my CRM to this mobile operator’s geolocation API,” and let it handle the grunt work. Sounds dreamy? It...
Article 3 from the Series: Winning in the data economy Topics covered: The MVNO as an AI first business Measuring success (and failure) The importance of Experimentation Cultural change: From Knowing to Learning Conclusion More than ever the DNA of businesses is being...
