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Can Artificial Intelligence give the MVNO business model wings? (Reader Forum)

The Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) business model first emerged in Japan in 1997. Since then, the global MVNO subscriber base has steadily grown and is expected to exceed the 300-million landmark soon. It is currently growing five times faster than the operator segment. The...

FreedomPop adds AT&T LTE connectivity to current Sprint access

MNVO FreedomPop is now offering AT&T LTE access to customers through either a SIM card or mobile hot spot device, which includes 2 GB of free data. Mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop struck a deal to offer its unique service offering via...

MVNO targets mobile data to battle carriers in enterprise market

MVNO DataXoom focuses on mobile data services and support to battle against established carriers in lucrative enterprise market. The enterprise market remains lucrative for telecommunications operators as the segment typically pay their bills on time and with so many devices connected to...

Analyst Angle: Comcast as your cellular provider

Comcast to focus on offering cellular services to cable TV and internet customers, while also leveraging access to 15 million Wi-Fi hot spots Comcast: Your wide-area, wireless services provider. On one hand, thinking of Comcast as your wireless network services provider seems outrageous. What do...

FreedomPop partners with Dish Mexico for MVNO launch

MVNO FreedomPop said it will handle operations while Dish Mexico will deal with distribution and invest in the joint venture Mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop continues to bolster its international presence with its latest move, a partnership with Dish Mexico. The joint venture is set to...

European Commission clears Liberty Global carrier acquisition

EU conditions meant to guarantee competition in Belgian market The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Belgian mobile operator BASE by U.S. company Liberty Global, the European body said in a statement. In April 2015, Liberty Global’s Belgian subsidiary Telenet agreed to acquire BASE for 1.33...

Saudi Arabia extends deadline for MVNO license

The new MVNO will launch mobile service through Zain’s network infrastructure Saudi Arabia's Communications and Information Technology Commission has extended the deadline for bids for a mobile virtual network operator license that will enable the holder to offer services through mobile operator Zain's network infrastructure. Interested...

FreedomPop nabs $10M in funding from Axiata Group, looks toward expansion

FreedomPop to tap new funding, Axiata’s network to launch services across Southeast Asia Mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop continues to rake in the funds, announcing an additional $10 million, and plans for expansion into Southeast Asia. The company said a portion of its latest funding came...

MVNO pioneer Peter Adderton heads 360fly, takes on GoPro in action-camera market

Boost Mobile, Amp’d founder now heads action-camera startup The domestic market’s infatuation with mobile virtual network operators looks to be on an upswing as mobile carriers look to partner with new brands in order to reach niche market segments and drive revenue from incremental usage...

FreedomPop application adds cellular, Wi-Fi handoff

MVNO FreedomPop unveils app to solve cellular/Wi-Fi handoff challenge FreedomPop continues to enhance its mobile virtual network operator-based service, this week launching its Premium Voice technology that it claims solves the handoff challenge between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. The MVNO said the software platform allows for...

Google MVNO could tap international roaming as hook

Reports indicate Google in talks with Hutchison on roaming deal Google’s plans to enter the domestic wireless telecom space through a mobile virtual network operator model could use international roaming as a hook to attract customers. Published reports over the weekend indicated that Google was in...

Reality Check: Google launching a MVNO? Not likely

Media reports suggest that Google is taking actions to launch mobile service as a mobile virtual network operator. Why on Earth would they do that? MVNO is such an archaic and anachronistic concept. It is unlikely that Google will launch a traditional MVNO. Traditionally,...

Analyst Angle: The realities of a Google wireless play

Much has been written in the last week or so about Google's “rumored” upcoming mobile virtual network operator play, including the reasons it will not be successful and the challenges Google will face challenging the incumbent mobile operators. As we read each developing story,...

Sky strikes MVNO deal with Telefónica UK

Sky set to add mobile to platform beginning in 2016 U.K.-based satellite television provider Sky said it plans to add mobile services to its portfolio through a mobile virtual network operator agreement with Telefónica UK, which offers wireless services under the O2 brand. The multiyear deal...

Google said to be eyeing MVNO deal with Sprint, T-Mobile US

Reports suggest Google MVNO launch could happen this year Numerous sources are reporting that Internet search giant Google is looking to enter the domestic mobile telecom space as a mobile virtual network operator partnering with either Sprint or T-Mobile US. While details remain sparse, a report...

T-Mobile US, Univision set to launch Hispanic-focused MVNO service

T-Mobile US and Univision Communications announced plans to launch a mobile service targeting the Hispanic community. Univision Mobile is set to launch May 19, and to include content from media giant Univision running across T-Mobile US’ network. Rate plans will begin at $30 per month,...

Ciao Telecom latest to target unique MVNO position

Mobile virtual network operators continue to bring unique pricing plans to market, with the latest venture being offered up by Ciao Telecom. The company said it has begun beta testing a $10 per month, unlimited data, messaging and voice service tapping into Sprint’s CDMA...

Analyst Angle: M2M services set to dominate revenue stream

The “Internet of things” promises to usher in a new wave of technological evolution. In a few years’ time, billions of things – cars, utility meters, TVs and even furniture – will be linked

2014 Predictions: What’s hot, what’s not – ‘Internet of things’ in the new year

It’s the time of year when we reflect and prognosticate. 2013 was a fantastic year for the “Internet of things,” and 2014 will be better. What’s hot and what’s not for IoT in 2014:

Analyst Angle: Why isn’t EBay an MVNO?

At the peak of the mobile virtual network operator fervor we witnessed in the 2005 to 2007 timeframe, common wisdom held that a successful MVNO must have killer content, a highly targeted

Target set to enter branded prepaid space with help from T-Mobile US

Big-box retailer Target is getting in on the branded prepaid wireless space with the impending launch of its Brightspot offering. The service is set to launch Oct. 6 running across T-Mobile US’ network. The service begins at $35 per month for unlimited voice and messaging,...

Virgin Mobile secures an additional $20 million to launch Colombian MVNO

Virgin Mobile Latin America is closer to launching its operations in Colombia, since it has raised an additional U.S.$20 million in funding. In December, the company closed a debt funding agreement for up to U.S.$14 million with the IFC, a member of the World Bank...

Analyst Angle: How to make MVNOs work in Latin America

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. Over the last few years, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Latin America have been yearning...

Feature Report: MVNOs Hit The Road in Latin America

Although mobile virtual network operators were launched in Latin America about four years ago, they have become hot topics again since Brazil released new regulations governing the segment and some carriers have actually launched operations in the region. Worldwide, mobile virtual network operator launches peaked...