The telecommunications industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful shift. Beyond the race to 5G and the growth of IoT, a new kind of disruption is taking shape: the potential entry of Big Tech into the world of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). Companies like...
Since 2009, MVNOs have – in one form or another – been a “thorn in the side” of telco operators. In the battle for ‘wholesale access’ MVNOs are really heros for breaking the MNOs monopolistic grip on their own networks. Spending valuable time and money ‘fighting...
The Australian Mobile Virtual Network Operator sector is thriving with market share on the rise but beneath this growth lies a seismic shift: a rapidly tightening regulatory landscape that’s reshaping how MVNOs operate in the region. From stricter consumer safeguards...
As the number of MVNOs increases, it’s becoming evident that selling connectivity and data is the bare minimum. Both in the United States and across the world, MVNO revenue is projected to be higher in 2025 than in 2024. Why is that occurring? It’s not because...
1. What a surprise! Just before the AOTEC fair in Madrid, Vodafone Spain announced a wholesale access agreement with Silbö Telecom for both its mobile and fixed-line networks. But the real breakthrough isn’t simply the agreement with Vodafone — it’s that Silbö will...
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...
In the last month I had the chance to attend two major MVNO conferences: MVNOs World in Vienna and MVNO Nation USA in Miami. I went in expecting differences, but what I found were many shared goals and challenges as well. Each event had its flavor, but both left me...
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...
Why 2G and 3G Are Saying Goodbye? Imagine trying to stream a high-definition video on dial-up internet. Sounds frustrating, right? That’s basically what 2G and 3G networks feel like compared to the blazing speeds of 4G and 5G. Telecom providers are shutting down 2G...
In 1986, Sir Alex Ferguson took charge of Manchester United, a club stuck in the shadows of its former greatness. His early years were a struggle, near sackings, frustrated fans and no trophies in sight. Timing wasn’t on his side; the team wasn’t ready and English...
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 telecommunications industry remains in a state of continuous transformation. The recent advancements of 5G, IoT and edge computing are leading this transformation across a range of Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and...
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...
