MVNOs entering 2026 must move beyond inherited operating models and accidental complexity. Those that proactively simplify, enforce accountability, and build for flexibility will define the next phase of sustainable growth.
Travel eSIMs have rapidly evolved from a niche workaround into a mainstream travel essential across Europe, reshaping how connectivity is bought, activated, and experienced on the move. What’s driving adoption is not just lower roaming costs, but a fundamentally better journey: instant activation, predictable pricing, and seamless integration into travel apps and platforms. For MVNOs, MNOs, fintechs, and travel brands, this shift signals a deeper transformation—roaming is no longer a backend wholesale construct, but a digital product designed around trips, trust, and tap-to-connect experiences.
MVNOs are exploring video to capture attention, but research shows personal interaction and word-of-mouth remain the most effective ways to engage users. Creative digital content paired with authentic human connection drives community trust and long-term loyalty.
Sandy Mehra: Building the Future of Telecom with Vision and Agility
Decision deadlock is quietly undermining operational ambition across the telecom and technology landscape. Caught between sweating legacy voice and data stacks, investing in AI, or doubling down on human capital, many organisations delay the very choices that define their future. But in a market moving at machine speed, indecision is not caution—it is a decision to fall behind.
This piece challenges the myth of incremental safety and optimisation theatre, arguing instead for deliberate, component-level transformation. By adopting fit-for-purpose platforms designed for intelligence, automation, and learning, leaders can shorten the distance between insight and action. The autonomous era has already arrived; the real question is whether organisations choose to lead it or remain anchored to systems that no longer serve them.
IoT connectivity provider 1oT is partnering with Comodule, a leader in IoT solutions for light electric vehicles, to integrate 1oT’s IoT eSIM technology into their production processes. This enables Comodule to provide seamless global connectivity for their devices without vendor lock-in.
2025 was a defining year for the global MVNO industry—one marked by headline growth, sharp regional divergence, and uncomfortable truths about execution and regulation. While the market reached an estimated USD 87 billion, high-profile failures such as Thailand’s MVNO collapse exposed how weak enforcement and consolidation can erase entire competitive layers. At the same time, fintech-embedded mobile services, eSIM acceleration, and specialized MVNO models quietly gained momentum. This year-in-review cuts through the noise to examine the ten topics that truly shaped MVNO outcomes in 2025, revealing why success is driven less by market size and more by disciplined execution, enforceable policy, and clear strategic focus.
The differences between NB-IoT, LTE-M, and 5G RedCap? They are all 3 licensed LPWAN technologies for IOT. Lets compare them.
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