Introduction to MVNA MVNE MVNO

Do you know these companies?

But did you know, that they are also mobile service operators?

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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.

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“The goal for an MVNO is to make profit by fulfilling the expectations of the chosen segment, so that the customers experience the level of service that satisfies their needs.” Allan Rasmussen – MVNA, MVNE, MVNO Specialist

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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