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Navigating the Telecom Cosmos: Lessons from Apollo 13 for MVNO Success

by Mark Prudhoe | Aug 26, 2024 | Markets, MVNO

Embarking on the journey to become a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in the U.S. market can feel as if you’re charting a course through the cosmos. The Apollo 13 saga, often dubbed a “successful failure,” echoes the innovative spirit and...

Does 5G Present Opportunities for MVNOs or a step improvement?

by Ndirangu Kibata | Aug 19, 2024 | Mobile Networks, MVNO

Our interactions with MVNOs in the last 2 years have given us the sense that most MVNO view 5G as a step improvement over 4G (and the other Gs before that) hence have clear business opportunities for MVNO that are distinct from what hitherto been the case. In our...

Spanish MVNOs: Present and Future (Part II)

by Santiago Gomez Pelaez | Aug 12, 2024 | Markets, MVNO

In the first part of this Guest Blog, we analyzed the size of the Spanish mobile market, focusing on the number of mobile lines and their distribution among different operators. The growing evolution of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) year after year became...

Spanish MVNOs: Present and Future (Part I)

by Santiago Gomez Pelaez | Aug 5, 2024 | Markets, MVNO

We will begin this analysis by thanking the CNMC for its commitment to transparency, providing the public with a valuable source of information on the dynamic telecommunications market. This accessibility is fundamental for all stakeholders in the sector, from...

Ten Years Later, Are MVNOs Still Lost in the Labyrinth?

by Frankie Spagnolo | Jul 29, 2024 | MVNO

In Jim Henson’s cult classic film the Labyrinth (The Labyrinth Trailer), a young girl named Sarah (starring Jennifer Connelly) must traverse an ancient maze to rescue Toby, her baby brother, from the villainous Goblin King, Jareth (brilliantly portrayed by the...

MNO View of MVNOs – threat, partner, or sales channel?

by James Moar | Jul 22, 2024 | IOT, Mobile Networks, MVNO

MNOs have something of a complicated relationship with MVNOs; while they can bring more customers into the network they can also be seen as potentially cannibalising the MNO’s market share, reducing the ARPU an operator receives from their connections. The short...

Unleashing the Power of AI: Transforming Customer Experiences for MVNOs

by Mark Prudhoe | Jul 16, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience, MVNO

In today’s fast-paced changing telco environment, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are presented with both opportunities and challenges. The industry has and will always be extremely competitive, but MVNOs must discover innovative ways to differentiate...

From Sign-Up to Go: MVNOs Embrace Digital Onboarding in the Digital Age

by Ajna Jalim | Jul 15, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Customer Onboarding, MVNO

The mobile telecommunications industry is buzzing with excitement as Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) race to keep up with the digital revolution. Imagine this: You’ve just stepped off a plane in a new country, and within minutes, you’re connected, your SIM is...

Lateral thinking in MVNO Innovation – Voices from Africa

by Ndirangu Kibata | Jul 8, 2024 | Markets, MVNO

The inaugural MVNO Nation Africa Conference will be taking place on 16th and 17th July this year in Cape Town. I am honored to be moderating a panel discussion titled Unleashing the power of innovation in African MVNOs. To the unschooled Africa and innovation...

Happy Customers, Happy Business: The Recipe for Success

by Santiago Gomez Pelaez | Jun 17, 2024 | Customer Experience, MVNO

The Burning Question: What Makes an MVNO Thrive? Across the vast online landscape of MVNO information, a critical question consistently arises: what separates successful MVNOs from the rest? Is simply offering aggressive deals enough to win customers? While...

Opportunities in the face of commoditised airtime pricing.

by Steffen Sorrell | Jun 3, 2024 | IOT, MVNO

In the world of IoT, MVNOs passed a significant milestone in 2023, with over 200 connections managed globally. The ability to address ‘long tail’ IoT enterprise customers with the addition of being able to offer greater flexibility in addressing more niche...

Are MVNOs taking AI seriously enough?

by James Gray | May 27, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, MVNO

Around this time last year, over 1000 leading experts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) wrote an open letter calling for a pause in the development of AI. The dangers to humanity were laid bare “Advanced AI could represent a profound change in the history of life on...
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