Topics covered: Data as a currency. Trends in businesses leveraging data. What does this mean for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO’s). Conclusion. Introduction It was Zuora (I think!) that first coined the term the subscription economy some 10 years ago. It...
There is a significant chance that your business relationships will last longer than the average marriage. So, needless to say, choose your partners wisely. A couple of months ago, I wrote the opinion piece “How do you avoid the race towards the bottom as an MVNO?”....
Network operator roaming charges are somewhat infamous for their cost in many countries, and as a result, a large number of travellers go ‘silent.’ Indeed, a recent survey has shown that, across 20 international markets with high volumes of international travel, at...
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Disclaimer: This article does not aim to question any of the offers analyzed, nor has it been sponsored by any of the mentioned (or unmentioned) operators. It is the result of an analysis from the perspective of a consulting professional who needs to understand the...
Every time Apple releases a new iPhone, carriers brace themselves for a “supercycle” – a seismic event in telecom when hundreds of thousands of consumers switch networks in order to get their hands on the latest iPhone. In order to win this...
To connectivity and beyond: Why ad-free streaming platforms should be serving up telco to boost the bottom line. It’s been an open secret within the industry for a while, but in a move that will tighten the screws on an already competitive streaming market, Warner...
Twenty-five years after Virgin Mobile pioneered the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) model, the market is primed for a new wave of transformation. We’ve identified three critical factors poised to reshape the success of MVNOs today: mergers and acquisitions...
With its 8,515 thousand km² and just over 212 million people, Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. If Latin America were a country, it would be the 3rd largest in the world, with 600 million inhabitants and a GDP of USD 5.8 trillion. Brazil represents 33%...
It’s not you. It’s me.We’ve grown apart, lost the spark, and I think it’s best we move on. Apart from creating an obvious barrier to understanding, acronyms like MVNO do a terrible job of selling the many benefits connectivity experiences bring...
Since I joined the telecom industry about three years ago, I’ve spoken to dozens, if not hundreds, of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) founders. These conversations have been rewarding in many ways, as they have given me a unique insight into what...
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...
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...
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...
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...
