MVNO Directory - The Database of MVNOs

Overview of the directory - Sample pages and contents - Named management contacts

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The MVNO Directory is a global database of MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators).

These virtual operators use the networks of normal mobile networks to provide a specific target market with mobile services. This can be within consumer or enterprise market places and is often an addition to a core business outside of mobile; such as a broadband provider or a high street retailer offering a mobile phone service to their existing loyal customers.

The MVNO Directory profiles these virtual networks, providing readers with information about what each operator offers, who to and where.

When this site first launched it was intended just as a marketing platform for The MVNO Directory. It quickly became clear that the site attracted a wider community of visitors with research needs about MVNOs. Additional content was, and still is, added to this site and hopefully this material has helped nurture the market as a whole. We are always open to hosting contributions people would like to offer.

> Latest edition released October 2012

> MVNOs, resellers and management contacts from across the world

> Over 500 companies responsible for 633 operations

> 83 new entries to the 6th edition

> 1,100 management contacts

> 262 page PDF data book

> Plus ... bonus Excel data: The MNO Directory & "Not" MVNOs

What is an MVNO?

The term MVNO stands for ‘mobile virtual network operator’. The ‘virtual’ part of the term is crucial to defining what an MVNO actually is.

As a virtual operator the MVNO typically does not own base stations (mobile phone towers) or the technology and systems which link these from the subscriber using their handset to the completion of their request (such as calling or texting)...

Who makes a good MVNO?

One of the biggest issues within the MVNO space is the way analysts chart success based upon irrelevant KPIs. The bottom line is essentially what matters, not the size of the operation and its ability to be omnipresent...

Thinking of launching an MVNO?

Being here means you have begun your research into the MVNO market and whether there is something for your company to reap from the mobile space. The idea sounds great - diversify the business and bring in another revenue stream by targeting your existing client base...

MNO thinking of hosting an MVNO?

Push or pull, one way or the other MVNOs make it onto MNOs’ infrastructure. By being in the position of being able to see both The MVNO Directory and The MNO Directory, it is pretty clear that where MNOs compete against each other MVNOs find their way into the market...

Vendor thinking of targeting MVNOs?

There are roughly 800 MNOs in the world for you to sell your systems and technology into. The latest MVNO Directory details 633 MVNOs. For those of you who have contacted all the MNOs it is time to contact the MVNOs...