Report Scope
This report analyzes the global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market in terms of type, subscriber, operational model, and geography. On the basis of type, the global MVNO market is segmented in to business MVNO, cellular M2M MVNO, discount MVNO, media/entertainment MVNO, retail MVNO, migrant MVNO, telecom MVNO, and others. The market is further segmented on the basis of operational model into service operator MVNO, reseller MVNO, and full MVNO. Similarly, on the basis of subscriber, the global MVNO market is classified into consumer MVNO and enterprise MVNO. The geographical distribution of the global MVNO market considered in this study encompasses regional markets such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.
Overview
Proliferation in the number of mobile network subscribers across the globe is one of the key factors fueling the MVNO market growth. The growing demand for operational efficient cellular network across the globe has compelled telecommunication regulatory authorities to encourage MVNO companies to enter the telecommunication market. In addition, investments made by mobile network operators to upgrade telecom infrastructure is also expected to have positive impact on the market growth. These factors are expected to contribute towards a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period 2016 – 2023. However, reduced tariffs and thus lower profit margins may pose challenge to the revenue growth of mobile virtual network operators in the short to medium term of the forecast period.
1.1 Report Description
Purpose of the Report
The purpose of this strategic research study titled “Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market - Growth, Share, Opportunities, and Competitive Analysis, 2016 – 2023” is to offer industry investors, company executives, and industry participants with in-depth insights to enable them make informed strategic decisions related to the opportunities in the MVNO market.
1.1.1 Target Audience
1.1.2 USP and Key Offerings
The report titled “Global MVNO Market - Growth, Share, Opportunities, and Competitive Analysis, 2016 – 2023” offers strategic insights into the global MVNO market along with the market size and estimates for the duration 2014 to 2023. The said research study covers in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on type, operational model, subscriber, and cross-sectional study across different geographies. In order to help strategic decision makers, the report also includes competitive profiling of the key industry participants, their SCOT (Strength, Challenges, Opportunities, and Weaknesses) analysis, market positioning, and recent developments. Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:
Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global MVNO market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2014 to 2023, keeping in mind the above mentioned factors.
1. Preface
1.1. Report Scope and Description
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Phase I-Secondary Research
1.2.2. Phase II-Primary Research
1.2.3. Phase II-Expert Panel Review
1.2.4. Assumptions
1.2.5. Approach Adopted
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Snapshot
3. Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Analysis
3.1. Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Overview
3.2. Prominent Insights
3.2.1. Recent Trends
3.2.2. Future Outlook
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Drivers
3.3.2. Market Challenges
3.3.3. Opportunity Matrix
3.4. See-Saw Analysis
3.5. Ecosystem Analysis
3.6. Attractive Investment Proposition
3.7. Market Positioning of Key Industry Participants
3.7.1. Major Strategies Adopted
3.7.2. Analyst Recommendations
4. Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
4.1. Tornado Analysis
4.2. Business MVNO
4.3. Cellular M2M MVNO
4.4. Discount MVNO
4.5. Media/Entertainment MVNO
4.6. Retail MVNO
4.7. Migrant MVNO
4.8. Telecom MVNO
4.9. Others (Roaming MVNO, etc.)
5. Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
5.1. Pac-Man Analysis
5.2. Consumer MVNO
5.3. Enterprise MVNO
6. Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
6.1. Doughnut Analysis
6.2. Reseller MVNO
6.3. Service Operator MVNO
6.4. Full MVNO
7. Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Geography, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
7.1. Tornado Analysis
7.2. North America
7.3. Europe
7.4. Asia Pacific
7.5. Rest of World
8. North America Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Analysis, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.1. North America Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.1.1. Business MVNO
8.1.2. Cellular M2M MVNO
8.1.3. Discount MVNO
8.1.4. Media/Entertainment MVNO
8.1.5. Retail MVNO
8.1.6. Migrant MVNO
8.1.7. Telecom MVNO
8.1.8. Others (Roaming MVNO, etc.)
8.2. North America Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.2.1. Consumer MVNO
8.2.2. Enterprise MVNO
8.3. North America Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1. Reseller MVNO
8.3.2. Service Operator MVNO
8.3.3. Full MVNO
8.4. North America Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1. U.S.
8.4.1.1. U.S. Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1.2. U.S. Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1.3. U.S. Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.4.2. Canada
8.4.2.1. Canada Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.4.2.2. Canada Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
8.4.2.3. Canada Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9. Europe Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Analysis, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.1. Europe Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.1.1. Business MVNO
9.1.2. Cellular M2M MVNO
9.1.3. Discount MVNO
9.1.4. Media/Entertainment MVNO
9.1.5. Retail MVNO
9.1.6. Migrant MVNO
9.1.7. Telecom MVNO
9.1.8. Others (Roaming MVNO, etc.)
9.2. Europe Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.2.1. Consumer MVNO
9.2.2. Enterprise MVNO
9.3. Europe Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.3.1. Reseller MVNO
9.3.2. Service Operator MVNO
9.3.3. Full MVNO
9.4. Europe Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1. U.K.
9.4.1.1. U.K. Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1.2. U.K. Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1.3. U.K. Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.2. Germany
9.4.2.1. Germany Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.2.2. Germany Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.2.3. Germany Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.3. France
9.4.3.1. France Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.3.2. France Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.3.3. France Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.4. Rest of Europe
9.4.4.1. Rest of Europe Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.4.2. Rest of Europe Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
9.4.4.3. Rest of Europe Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10. Asia Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Analysis, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.1. Asia Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.1.1. Business MVNO
10.1.2. Cellular M2M MVNO
10.1.3. Discount MVNO
10.1.4. Media/Entertainment MVNO
10.1.5. Retail MVNO
10.1.6. Migrant MVNO
10.1.7. Telecom MVNO
10.1.8. Others (Roaming MVNO, etc.)
10.2. Asia Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.2.1. Consumer MVNO
10.2.2. Enterprise MVNO
10.3. Asia Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.3.1. Reseller MVNO
10.3.2. Service Operator MVNO
10.3.3. Full MVNO
10.4. Asia Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.1. Japan
10.4.1.1. Japan Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.1.2. Japan Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.1.3. Japan Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.2. China
10.4.2.1. China Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.2.2. China Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.2.3. China Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.3. India
10.4.3.1. India Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.3.2. India Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.3.3. India Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.4. Rest of Asia Pacific
10.4.4.1. Rest of Asia Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.4.2. Rest of Asia Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
10.4.4.3. Rest of Asia Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11. Rest of World Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Analysis, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.1. Rest of World Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.1.1. Business MVNO
11.1.2. Cellular M2M MVNO
11.1.3. Discount MVNO
11.1.4. Media/Entertainment MVNO
11.1.5. Retail MVNO
11.1.6. Migrant MVNO
11.1.7. Telecom MVNO
11.1.8. Others (Roaming MVNO, etc.)
11.2. Rest of World Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.2.1. Consumer MVNO
11.2.2. Enterprise MVNO
11.3. Rest of World Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.3.1. Reseller MVNO
11.3.2. Service Operator MVNO
11.3.3. Full MVNO
11.4. Rest of World Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.4.1. Latin America
11.4.1.1. Latin America Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.4.1.2. Latin America Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.4.1.3. Latin America Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.4.2. Middle-East and Africa
11.4.2.1. Middle-East and Africa Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.4.2.2. Middle-East and Africa Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
11.4.2.3. Middle-East and Africa Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Bn)
12. Company Profiles
12.1. AT&T Inc.
12.2. Verizon Wireless Inc.
12.3. Telefonica, S.A.
12.4. T-Mobile AG
12.5. Lycamobile Group
12.6. Sprint Corporation
12.7. Virgin Mobile
12.8. TracFone Wireless, Inc.
12.9. Citic Telcom International Holding Limited
12.10. Truphone Limited
12.11. KDDI Mobile
12.12. AirVoice Wireless
12.13. Exetel Pty. Ltd.
12.14. Amdocs
12.15. Lebara Group
Note:
List of Figures
FIG. 1 Global MVNO: Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global MVNO Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global MVNO Market, By Type, 2015 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 5 Global MVNO Market, By Subscriber, 2015 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 6 Global MVNO Market, By Operational Model, 2015 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 7 Global MVNO Market, By Geography, 2015 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 8 Global MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn and % Y-o-Y)
FIG. 9 See-Saw Analysis : Global MVNO Market
FIG. 10 Ecosystem Analysis: Global MVNO Market
FIG. 11 Market Positioning of Key Industry Participants, 2015
FIG. 12 Global MVNO Market Revenue Contribution, By Type, 2015 & 2023 (Value %)
FIG. 13 Global Business MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 14 Global Cellular M2M MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 15 Global Discount MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 16 Global Media/Entertainment MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 17 Global Retail MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 18 Global Migrant MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 19 Global Telecom MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 20 Global Others MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 21 Global MVNO Market Revenue Contribution, By Subscriber, 2015 & 2023 (Value %)
FIG. 22 Global Consumer MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 23 Global Enterprise MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 24 Global MVNO Market Revenue Contribution, By Operational Model, 2015 & 2023 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 25 Global Reseller MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 26 Global Service Operator MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 27 Global Full MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 28 North America MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 29 Europe MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 30 Asia Pacific MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014 - 2023, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 31 RoW MVNO Market Revenue and Growth, 2014– 2023, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
List of Tables
TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global MVNO Market
TABLE 2 Evolution of MVNO
TABLE 3 Impact Indicators
TABLE 4 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 5 North America MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 6 North America MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 7 North America MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 8 North America MVNO Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 9 U.S. MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 10 U.S. MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 11 U.S. MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 12 Canada MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 13 Canada MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 14 Canada MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 15 Europe MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 16 Europe MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 17 Europe MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2015 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 18 Europe MVNO Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 19 U.K. MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 20 U.K. MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 21 U.K. MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 22 France MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 23 France MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 24 France MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 25 Germany MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 26 Germany MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 27 Germany MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 28 Rest of Europe MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 29 Rest of Europe MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 30 Rest of Europe MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 31 Asia Pacific MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 32 Asia Pacific MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 33 Asia Pacific MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 34 Asia Pacific MVNO Market Revenue, By Country, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 35 China MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014- 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 36 China MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 37 China MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 38 Japan MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 39 Japan MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 40 Japan MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 41 India MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 42 India MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 43 India MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 44 Rest of Asia Pacific MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 45 Rest of Asia Pacifc MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 46 Rest of Asia Pacifc MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 47 Rest of World MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 48 Rest of World MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 49 Rest of World MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 50 Rest of World MVNO Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 51 Latin America MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 52 Latin America MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 53 Latin America MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 54 Middle-East and Africa MVNO Market Revenue, By Type, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 55 Middle-East MVNO Market Revenue, By Subscriber, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 56 Middle-East and Africa MVNO Market Revenue, By Operational Model, 2014 - 2023 (US$ Bn)
Based on type, the global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market is segmented into following categories
The contribution of the leading MVNO categories to the global market in 2015 and 2023 is as shown in the figure below
The global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market was dominated by discount MVNOs in base year 2015. The segment accounted for over one-fourth of the global market revenue in the same year. Low cost SMS and calling services offered by discount MVNOs makes them the preferred choice of customers. Telecom and Migrant MVNOs represent second and third largest market respectively. These segments collectively accounted for over-one third of the global market revenue in 2015. Migrant MVNOs have garnered lot of interest on account of the customized services offered to consumers of same ethnicity. On the other hand, rise in the number of cellular M2M MVNOs can be credited to the advent of Internet of Things concept.
Based on the operational model, the global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market is categorized into three major categories as follows:
The following figure represents contribution of different operational models to the global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market in 2015 and 2023.
As of 2015, the global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market was led by full MVNOs. The segment accounted for over 60% of the global mobile virtual network operator market revenue in the same year. Since the interface and backbone infrastructure used by full MVNOs is same as that used by mobile network operators, it offers relatively easier interface and hence are preferred. The trend shall continue and the segment is poised to retain its leading position throughout the forecast period 2016 - 2023. Although the reseller model allows a MVNO to offer its own value added services and achieve the benefits of operating under its own brand, it does not allow it to get the ownership of client, SIM, or the infrastructure. One of the positives of adopting the reseller model includes its ability to commence quickly. On the other hand, unlike resellers, service operators offer distinct services that set them apart from mobile service providers. However, due to greater complexity involved in network interfacing and service delivery, mobile network operators either prefer full MVNO or reseller MVNO model over service operator MVNO model.
On the basis of geography, the global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market is segmented into following regions and countries.
The following figure represents contribution of different geographic regions to the global MVNO market in 2015.
As of 2015, Europe was the largest Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market worldwide followed by North America and Asia Pacific respectively. The MVNO market in Europe is majorly encouraged by regulators and favorable regulatory support in the region. The regulators see MVNO as a way to reduce price and increase competition. A trend of MVNOs being used directly as a regulatory instrument can also be seen in the region. In addition, Europe is home to around two-third of domestic MVNOs. The trend shall prolong and the region is forecast to hold on to its leading position throughout the forecast period. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is slated to become the most attractive regional market and is expected to witness the fastest growth. The anticipated growth can be attributed to the perpetually increasing mobile subscribers and penetration of mobile communication technologies in the region.
