Introduction to MVNA MVNE MVNO
A introduction to the basics behind Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA), Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), and Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).
You might have seen one of these logos before:
But did you know, that they are also mobile service operators?
Often described as “Smaller operators“, “SIM only” or “No contract“, they provide mobile services similar to mobile operators, and are known as Mobile Virtual Network Operators – or MVNO
First launched in the UK in 1999, MVNO’s has spread across the globe, and today there are more than 1600 MVNOs, in 90 countries.
Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)
Opposite normal mobile operators, a MVNO does not own spectrum, or radio network infrastructure (mobile antennas).
Instead, they buy wholesale access from a telecom network operator, or through an entity known as a Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA)
What is a Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA)?
A MVNA buy wholesale access from a telecom network operator, on behalf of several MVNOs, in order to achieve a large discount, and then resell, the network access to each individual MVNO.
What is a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE)?
The MVNE platform provide the MVNO’s with technical solutions, such as customer support, billing systems, SIM management, and so on – enabling the MVNO’s to setup, operate and charge the subscribers.
MVNA, MVNE, MVNO - The Ecosystem
The MVNO’s can now provide their services to end-users, or to machines (IoT) (M2M), under their own control, price package, and brand.
From the video Introduction to MVNA MVNA MVNO available on YouTube
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See Also:
- Introduction to MVNA, MVNE, MVNO
- MVNA MVNE MVNO Explained
- MVNO Strategy: Market Differentiation and Segmentation
- Reseller MVNO (Branded Reseller)
- Service Provider MVNO (Thin MVNO)
- Enhanced Service Provider MVNO (Medium MVNO)
- Full MVNO
- Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA)
- Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE)
