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Directory Of Mobile Operators

  • April 14th, 2007
  • 12:54 pm
Your essential reference guide to the worlds mobile network operators and how to get in touch with them. Fully updated in Feb 2007 for release in March 2007.       

The directory lists the following mobile network operators by region:

  • Africa: 140+ networks
  • Asia Pacific: 172+ networks
  • Eastern Europe: 83+ networks
  • Western Europe: 131+ networks
  • Latin America: 138+ networks
  • Middle East: 46+ networks
  • North America: 30+ networks
  • Total: 850+ networks listed.

The directory offers contact information for each network operator, including:

  • Network operator name
  • Network brand name
  • Network technology
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Fax number
  • Web address
  • Email address

Where possible, market share, subscriber numbers and country penetration level are also included.This directory is an essential reference tool for any company that sells any product or service to mobile network operators (MNOs) or carriers, or to anyone who needs to quickly and easily identify and contact Mobile Operators/Carriers around the world.The Wireless Federation Global Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2007 lists 750+ mobile networks in total, including 115 3G networks.To pre-order a copy of this report, please contact lisa.hill (at) wirelessfederation.org    

 

MVNO Directory

  • April 5th, 2007
  • 6:30 pm
Information
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Welcome to the Takashi Mobile MVNO/SP List. This is a fairly comprehensive listing of MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) and mobile SPs in the world today, as well as relevant news. Where possible, I have listed defunct or purchased entities as well. Corrections / additions to mvnolist @ takashimobile.com. Only announced, launched or rumoured ventures are named on this page; no Takashi Mobile planning projects. We receive no commercial compensation for maintaining this list. MVNEs are listed by country after MVNO/SPs. See below for general MVNEs, a news archive, some MVNO resources, etc. 

Note: Despite different countries and regulatory bodies having different definitions, we have decided to officially list in the following manner:

  • MVNOs - Mobile Service Providers having their own switching infrastructure.
  • ESPs - “Next Generation” Mobile Service providers having more branded customer interfaces.
  • SPs - Traditional Mobile Service providers providing sales, marketing and customer support facilities.

Where unclear to us, we have indicated different possibilities, e.g. “MVNO/ESP”, or “ESP/SP”.

Grey text indicates inactive or possibly defunct initiatives.
Orange rows indicate new information.

Australia
MVNO / SPs (28relationships - 1 MVNO, 27 ESP/SPs. H3G (0), Optus (12), Telstra (6), Vodafone (8, 7 via MVNEs))
7-Eleven Speak-Up Pre-paid (low-rate, no-frills) MVNO/ESP owned by low-cost telco Commoditel boasting 15.000 subscribers as of June 2005 in combination with Revolution Telecom (below). (Vodafone network)
AAPT MVNO/ESPoffering pre- and post-paid offers, owned by the Telecom New Zealand Group. Recently sold it’s customer base to Commoditel. (Optus network)
02-01-2006 � AAPT sells pre-paid mobile customers to MVNE operator
Austar SP (Optus and Telstra networks)
B Digital ESP/SPservices (Perth-based B Digital) (Optus network)
Boost Mobile Lifestyle ESP targeting the youth market. A division of Nextel. (Optus network)
Cellhire Australia Pty Ltd SP (Optus network)
Cellular One SP, no longer seems to be active.
Crazy John’s Planned ESP for this major Australian phone retailer. Launching in 2007.
26-09-2005 � Crazy John’s loses a battle, continues war (Australia)
08-09-2005 � Crazy John’s plans to abandon Telstra
Communic8 SP, now branded “Telstra Prepaid Plus” (Telstra networks)
Digiplus SP (Optus network?)
Dingo Blue SP in NSW, terminated operations in December 2000. Innovator of early virtual customer service models. Dingo Blue had just begin to move into mobile, but had ~68.000 retail / internet customers when it shut down. Bought by HotKey?
Fone Zone SP (Telstra networks)
Gametel New ESP owned by Infinitel and launched via the Commoditel MVNE. (Vodafone network)
09-06-2005 � Commoditel and Infinitel Sign MOU for Branded SIM Cards
Globalstar Australia Pty Limited GSM / Satellite SP in Australia and New Zealand (Optus and Telstra networks)
ISIM 100% Optus-owned pre-paid service offering. Not really an MVNO or ESP, but a cheaper-calling promotion vehicle. (Optus network)
Macquarie Telecom Mobile SP focused on business and government markets. (Vodafone network)
Mobile Innovations SP (Vodafone network)
Mobile Mojo ESP owned by Bugal focusing previously on ringtones, games and wallpapers and now engaged in a branded SIM venture with Commoditel (Vodafone network)
09-06-2005 � Commoditel and Infinitel Sign MOU for Branded SIM Cards
OneTel GSM 1800 operator no longer in operation, also looking to launch MVNO services at one point. Launched GSM services in June 2000, closed in June 2001.
People Telecom Ltd SP (Optus and Telstra networks?)
PowerTel SP (?)
Primus Telecommunications Proposed MVNO/ESP
Reward Mobile ESP launched via MVNE Virtel Group (Vodafone network)
Revolution Telecom ESP featuring pre-paid SIM-only proposition and internet distribution, owned by low-cost telco Commoditel and boasting 15.000 subscribers as of June 2005. (Vodafone network)
07-06-2005 � Commoditel Hits 10.000 Customer Milestone
RSL COM Mobile Pty Ltd Proposed MVNO/ESP
Slimtel Niche ESP player targeting ethnic communities through MVNE Virtel (Vodafone network)
Southern Cross Mobile SP (Optus and Telstra networks?)
Telecall SP (Optus and Telstra networks?)
Telecorp Ltd Proposed MVNO or SP (?)
Virgin Mobile Full MVNO launched in October 2000, a joint-venture between Optus and The Virgin Group. Virgin Mobile Australia owns and manages it’s own switching infrastructure and boasts over 500.000 customers. (Optus network)
11-01-2006 � Optus acquires 100% of Virgin Mobile Australia
23-12-2005 � Optus in talks to acquire 75% of Virgin Mobile Australia
Zany Mobile ESP (similar to Mobile Mojo above) owned by Bugal focusing previously on ringtones, games and wallpapers and now engaged in a branded SIM venture with Commoditel (Vodafone network)
MVNEs
Commoditel MVNE operating out of Perth, with a “Network Capacity Agreement with Vodafone that allows it to brand, tariff and sell prepaid and post paid mobile offerings in the Australian marketplace”. Has launched services for 7-Eleven Speak-Up, Mobile Mojo, Revolution Telecom, Zany Mobile (Vodafone network*). Also acquired the customer base of AAPT (Optus network).
02-01-2006 � AAPT sells pre-paid mobile customers to MVNE operator
Virtel Group MVNE operating out of North Sydney NSW (Vodafone network*)
Other
Australian Communications Authority (ACA) Official list of mobile phone SPs in Australia. Also, an interesting AMTA page on the history of GSM in Australia.
AMTA History of GSM in Australia.
* Note: Vodafone also has a national roaming deal with Telstra.
 

Austria
MVNO / SPs (4relationships - 1 MVNO, 2 ESPs. A1 (0), H3G (0), ONE (3), tele.ring (1), T-Mobile (0))
eety ESP focusing on ethnic groups. Their claim is � “G�nstig mobil nach Hause telefonieren”, which means “Calling home cheaply from you mobile”.ONE holds 25% of the shares. (ONE network)
Schwarzfunk ESP, part of uboot.com (tele.ring network)
Tele2 Mobil MVNO launched Feb 2003. (ONE network)
21-03-2006 � Tele2UTA adds EUR 0.09 tariff option to prepay service (German)
Yesss! SIM-only, no-frills, low-tariff ESP launched in April 2005 and using Hofer’s retail sales presence throughout Austria - a retail discount chain, part of the ALDI group. Owned and managed by ONE. (ONE network)
28-04-2005 � Yesss! MVNO Launches in April on the ONE Network in Austria
 

Belgium
MVNO / SPs(35relationships - BASE (29, 2 via MVNE Transatel), Mobistar (1), Proximus (1))
1 Mobile ESP offering by Carrefour (and GB), offering pre-paid services. (BASE network)
07-02-2006 � Retailer Carrefour to Launch MVNO on BASE Belgium (in French)
Amatus Amatus Communications will launch mobile services in Belgium using the BASE network, according to “De Standaard”. Amatus focuses on customers travelling abroad.
24-03-2006 � Amatus signs MVNO agreement with BASE
Ayyildiz Pre-paid ESP (BASE network)
dixiTel Pre-paid MVNO launched by this Danish corporation. Featuring dixiChat Java IM clinet. (BASE network)
23-02-2006 � Dixitel nouveau MVNO en Belgique (French)
Fun Mobile ESP by Fun Radio Belgique, powered by Happy Many (BASE network)
28-06-2005 � Be Fun / Happy Many Article (French)
Happy Many Post-paid ESP launched in November 2004. Happy Many is a Belgian provider of telecommunication and energy services. Happy Many was the 2nd ESP to have sign a deal with BASE. Also promotes their HappyStudent product. (BASE network)
28-06-2005 � Be Fun / Happy Many Article (French)
28-11-2004 � Happy Mobile lance Happy Student (French)
Inphony mobile Pre-paid MVNO/ESP from Inphone Telecom, planning to offer DSL, Digital TV, VIOP and Carrier Pre-Select services. (BASE network)
Intertel ESP(BASE network, United Telecom MVNE)
JIM Mobile Pre-paid ESP (BASE network, United Telecom MVNE)
LCR-Primustel Post-paid ESP (BASE network)
Lyca Mobile Low-cost, pre-paid ESP / SIM and Reload card for regular international callers. Part of the Lycatel Group.
M1Call Post-paid ESP, was formerly “CityMobile” (BASE network)
MCI Belgium MVNO/ESP (BASE network)
Mondial Telecom Post-paid ESP (BASE network)
MyTel ESP launched in November 2004 via Transatel MVNE. MyTel is a Belgian switcheless fixed telecom SP. (BASE network)
NJR Mobile ESP offering pre-paid and post-paid services, focusing on youth market, via Transatel MVNE. (BASE network)
NormAction ESP launched in January 2005 via Transatel MVNE. (BASE network)
Opticall Post-paid ESP (Mobistar network)
Ortel Mobile MVNO/ESP targeting low-cost, prepaid users and ethnic communities. Also launched in The Netherlands. (BASE network??)
Phone Plus Post-paid ESP - A subsidiary of the Belgian cable TV operator Telenet. Launched in February 2004 via Transatel MVNE (also serving France and Luxembourg). (BASE network)
Plus Line Post-paid ESP (BASE network)
Quantum6000 Post-paid ESP (BASE network)
RAM Mobile Data ESP (BASE network, United Telecom MVNE)
RCSC Mobile ESP launched in October 2004 via Transatel MVNE. The RCSC (Royal Sporting Club de Charleroi) is the football team of Charleroi in Belgium. (BASE network)
Scarlet Telecom Post-paid ESP (BASE network)
Simyo Pre-paid (low cost, SIM-only) ESP launched in Q3 2005. Owned 100% by KPN Mobile. (BASE network)
25-10-2005 � SIMYO drops tariffs in NL to match Easy Mobile (16 eurocents pm)
Sun Mobile Post-paid ESP (BASE network)
Telenet MVNO/ESPagreement (Mobistar network)
24-04-2006 � Mobistar upgraded to “buy” - MVNO deal with Telenet
Telecom Limburg ESP (BASE network, United Telecom MVNE)
TelLink Mobile Post-paid ESP (BASE network)
TMF Pre-paid ESP (BASE network)
Toledo Telecom Post-paid ESP , an older announcement (Dutch) (BASE network)
Ugly Duck Pre-paid, low-cost ESP (Proximus Network)
Versatel Mobile Pre-paid ESP (BASE network, United Telecom MVNE)
08-09-2004 � Versatel : un MVNO en pr�pay� | Versatel devient MVNO en carte pr�pay�e (French)
Yellow Telecom Post-paid ESP launched in November 2003 via Transatel MVNE. Yellow Telecom is a switchless fixed telecom SP with 20.000 subscribers. (BASE network)
MVNEs
Transatel Roaming tariff discounts, multi-country venture - Belgium , France, The Netherlands, plus aspirations / agreements in Luxembourg and the United Kingdom. Also offers services as an MVNE. (BASE network)
13-06-2005 � Transatel Selects Capgemini and Epiphany for New Client Mgmt Sys
United Telecom Post-and pre-paid MVNE solutions, with more than 60.000 SIM cards on the market (June 2005). IN platform on the BASE network, with call control of SS7 for routing purposes, prepaid facilities, marketing features, etc. The offer billing, customers service and credit collection as well. Customers as of June 2005 include: Carriers (3), resellers (12), brand names (non-Telco) (4) and MVNE�s (2). (BASE network)
Vistream MVNE, daughter company of Materna. (BASE network)
13-03-2006 � vistream enables MVNO models including fixed mobile convergence
Other
Resources A good list of operators / tariffs | Some great articles on Belgian MVNOs (French)
 

Bolivia
MVNO / SPs (1relationships - 1 MVNO)
Cotas Movil Bolivian MVNO
 

Canada
MVNO / SPs(6relationships - Bell Mobility (1), E-Mobile (1), Microcell (2), Rogers Communications (2))
7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless Pre-paid MVNO (Rogers Communications network)
21-12-2005 � 7-Eleven launches prepay mobile services in Canada (subscription)
19-12-2005 � Wireless Without Strings
30-09-2005 � 7-Eleven to launch Canadian MVNO service in November
KORE Wireless M2M MVNO (Microcell network)
Primus Telecommunications Canada Consumer-oriented MVNO launched 29 October 2004 offering Air Miles with it’s service bundles (Microcell network) Also announced an entry into the US MVNO market on 14 March 2005.
17-05-2005 � Taking On the Wireless Goliaths | 14-03-2005 � Primus Telecommunications Launches Unique Intl. MVNO | more | 03-02-2005 � Primus Telecommunications Enters US Market
Rogers Quebecor / Videotron MVNO for this cable operator providing “quadruple play” services. (Rogers Communications network)
20-09-2005 � Videotron: Quadruple Play
TelePlus MVNO / SP for this popular telecommunications retail chain. (on multiple networks)
03-01-2006 � TelePlus Buys the 3rd Largest Sprint Wireless Reseller (CDMA): Liberty Wireless
26-05-2005 � TelePlus’ Signs Wireless Service Agreement with E-Mobile // more | 23-05-2005 � TelePlus’ MVNO Division Signs Two U.S. Licensing Agreements
Virgin Mobile Prepaid MVNO, joint-venture with Bell Mobility, launched 01 March 2005 (Bell Mobility network)
31-05-2005 � Virgin Mobile Launches in Atlantic Canada | 01-03-2005 � Virgin Mobile Launches in Canada
MVNEs
Ztar Mobile MVNE operating in the United States and Canada, enabling 7-Eleven Speak Out. Recently contracted for One Voice’s MobileVoice product and Bratz Mobile.
 

China
MVNO / SPs (0relationships)
News 10-04-2006 � Virgin Plans Chinese Entry
04-04-2006 � Virgin in talks with Unicom on MVNO in China (no link yet)
 

Czech Republic
MVNO / SPs (0relationships)
Star Communications Preparing ESP/MVNO operations in the Czech Republic.
 

Denmark
MVNO / SPs(16 MVNO / SP relationships - H3G (0), Sonofon (3), TDC Mobil (11), Telia Mobil (1))
ACN Postpaid ESP (Telia Mobil network)
CBB Mobil SP - purchased by Sonofon in May 2004. Still independently branded.
Dangaard Telecom A large European phone distributor operating 3000 stores in LU, DE, SP, NL, CH, NO, SE, DK, FR, BE, UK. See their 2004 Annual Report. Seems no longer to offer services as a mobile SP.
debitel SP (TDC Mobil and Sonofon networks)
easyMobile MVNO, an easyGroup Ltd. and TDC joint-venture (TDC Mobil network)
ELRO SP (TDC Mobil network)
LIC SP(TDC Mobil network)
Link Telecom SP (TDC Mobil network)
Song Networks MVNO (via MVNE Spinbox)
Epicor SP (formerly TDC Solutions, a combination of TDC Duet & TDC PlusNet) (TDC Mobil network)
TelcomPlus SP (TDC Mobil network)
Tele2 Mobil MVNO (Sonofon network)
Telekompagniet SP (TDC Mobil network)
Telmore SP100% owned by TDC Mobil (January 2004) - multi-national aspirations, discussions in Germany, etc.
Telogic SP (TDC Mobil network)
Wireless Maingate SP, a company in the BrainHeart Capital group.
MVNEs
Spinbox MVNE operating in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
 

Estonia
MVNO / SPs(3MVNO relationships - AS EMT (0), Elisa (2), Tele2 Eesti (0))
Bravocom SP (Elisa network) - thanks to NEXUS.
TELE YKS MVNO (Elisa network) - thanks to NEXUS.
Zorro Pre-paid MVNO (Elisa network)
 

Finland
MVNO / SPs(10 MVNO / SP relationships - Elisa (1), Finnet (3), TeliaSonera (3)
Armas SP, launched operations on the 14th of February, 2005 (TeliaSonera network)
DNA Finland SP (Finnet network)
Fujitsu Invia SP (Finnet network)
Go Mobile Pre-paid MVNO (BrainHeart Capital, via MVNE Spinbox)
Jippii / Saunalahti Pre-paid MVNO, utilising it’s own MSCs & IN
RSLCom MVNO (via MVNE Spinbox)
Saunalahti Group Oyj MVNO (former SP) (TeliaSonera network)
02-01-2006 � Saunalahti, Sonera settle MVNO dispute
05-07-2005 � Saunalahti terminates MVNO deal with TeliaSonera (will remain an MVNO for 3 more months) | more
25-04-2005 � Saunalahti in Finland chooses Nokia Intelligent Content Delivery
Song Networks MVNO (via MVNE Spinbox)
Tele Finland SP (TeliaSonera network)
Tele2 Mobil MVNO, recently announcing a pull-out of the Finnish market. See info on the agreement (Elisa network)
19-08-2005 � Tele2 Winds Down its Finnish Operations
Wireless Maingate SP (BrainHeart Capital) (Finnet network)
MVNEs
Spinbox MVNE operating in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
 

France
MVNO / SPs14MVNO / SP relationships - Bouygues (3, 2 via MVNEs), Orange (4), SFR (6))
Auchan New pre-paid MVNO. (SFR network)
02-05-2006 � French Grocery Chain Auchan Launches MVNO On SFR Network
Breizh Mobile MVNO from the French retailer OMER Telecom / The Phone House with an MVNO agreement with Orange MVNO services in Brittany and Loire-Atlantique regions, signed May 2004. See Carphone Warehouse’s corporate operations overview that includes it’s international SP and MVNO ventures. (Orange network)
Cegetel MVNO, belongs to the SFR Group - commercial launch expected mid-2005 (SFR network)
CMC Former SP, acquired by Carphone Warehouse.
Coriolis Telecom SP launching as an MVNO with SFR (Orange, SFR and Bouygues networks)
23-06-2005 � Coriolis to launch MNVO service on SFR network | more
debitel SP and MVNO with SFR - launched July 2004. (Orange and SFR networks)
Futur Telecom Telecom operator with a focus on corporate customers, already offering fixed telephony services. (SFR network)
Intercall SP, went out of business in 2000.
LeFrenchMobile MVNO service targeted (in English) to visitors coming to France for 6-24 months (such as foreign students). It offers attractive local prices while in France and attractive tariffs to call back to one’s home country. Via Transatel MVNE. (Bouygues network)
M6 French national TV channel, focus on youngsters with music, TV reality and US soap operas, #2 or 3 depending on TV programs. (Orange network)
Neuf Telecom MVNO - commercial launch expected mid-2005 (SFR network)
26-04-2006 � neuf Cegetel looks to mobile as losses hit EUR129 million in 2005 | more
09-11-2005 � Neuf Bills With CSG
NormAction MVNO launched in January 2005 via Transatel MVNE. (Bouygues network)
NRJ Mobile The #1 French radio station for youngsters, supposedly already valued at �300 million. (SFR network)
24-01-2006 � NRJ and Euro-Information Select Highdeal
09-11-2005 � NRJ Mobile launches MVNO
Tele2 MVNO announced on 14 April 2005. (Orange network)
08-05-2006 � Tele2 MVNO in France reaches 190,000 subs
15-06-2005 � Tele2 launches French MVNO | more | more
14-04-2005 � Orange France, Tele2 enter MVNO agreement | more | more
TF1 MVNO / ESP for the first private television networklaunching in May 2006. (Bouygues network)
02-05-2006 � TF1 Launches in France
17-04-2006 � TF1 Prepares for a Mobile Offering | more (French) | more
14-04-2006 � TF1 mobile le 2 mai prochain… (in French)
Transatel MVNO focusing international frequent travellers and cross-border population (heavy roamers), launched in France in Dcember 2001. (Bouygues network)
13-06-2005 � Transatel Selects Capgemini and Epiphany for New Client Mgmt Sys
Universal Mobile SP - see this article. (Bouygues network)
22-08-2005 � Universal Music Gets its Wireless Groove On | more | more
Value Telecom (?)
Virgin Mobile MVNO venture, with Carphone Warehouse. (Orange network)
04-04-2006 � Virgin Mobile France Launches | more
31-03-2006 � Virgin set to dial into French mobile market
17-02-2006 � Virgin expected to launch French MVNO in April (no public link yet)
24-10-2005 � Virgin Mobile, Carphone Warehouse and Virgin in talks to launch French MVNO on Orange | more
MVNEs
Transatel Roaming tariff discounts, multi-country venture - Belgium, France, The Netherlands, plus aspirations / agreements in Luxembourg and the UK. Also offers services as an MVNE. See Transatel MVNO / MVNE Services. (Bouygues network)
13-06-2005 � Transatel Selects Capgemini and Epiphany for New Client Mgmt Sys
Other
News 10-04-2006 � Vivendi’s SFR To Appeal Regulator’s Decision On Afone
02-03-2006 � MVNO - point � date (commentary on French MVNO numbers, in French)
18-01-2006 � ARCEP launches public consultation on international roaming market
13-12-2005 � ARCEP withdraws its French MVNO market regulation plans
25-07-2005 � France: The Battle Ahead for MVNOs (Research and Markets)
06-06-2005 � French regulator to monitor wholesale and retail access …
31-05-2005 � ARCEP withdraws French MVNO market regulation plans (Ovum)
  An analysis of ART’s position.
 

Germany
MVNO / SPs(32 MVNO / SP relationships)
Ay Yildiz Turkish-focused ESP brand focused on international calling, owned by E-Plus (E-Plus network)
ALDI TALK mit MEDIONmobile New, low-frills ESP/MVNO charging a one-off subscription of �19.99 including �10 call time, and 0.15 pm to all networks (fixed & mobile). On-net calls are charged at �0.05 per minute and mailbox calls are free. SMS cost �0.15 off-net and �0.05 on-net. (E-Plus network)
11-12-2005 � Germany gets taste for cut price mobile
08-12-2005 � MVNO Debuts in Germany | more
07-12-2005 � Aldi Talk … kannte ich schon vor Jahren (German)
05-12-2005 � Aldi launches no-frills MVNO in Germany
AOL MVNO statements.
09-05-2006 � AOL wants to become MVNO on German market (no link yet)
BASE Flat-rate ESP brand, owned by E-Plus (E-Plus network)
Bertelsmann Not officially decided, but rumours of their interest in MVNO business are on the web. Also see this article. Also, their MVNE subsidiary Arvato Mobile is active in Germany, Italy and the UK.
Blau Pre-paid MVNO offering customers a chance to choose their own mobile number online. (E-Plus network)
BT Recently signed a wholesale capacity deal with O2 Germany. (O2 network)
Cellway SP, purchased by MobilCom.
debitel Service provider, as of March 2005, also utilising the O2 network (T-Mobile, Vodafone, E-Plus and O2 networks)
13-04-2005 � a new debitel MVNO - ADSL + WLAN? (Thomas Schnieder, thanks!)
Drillisch Alphatel Service provider
easyMobile MVNO launching 01 November 2005 as an easyGroup Ltd. and TDC joint-venture (T-Mobile network)
02-11-2005 � easyMobile Launches in Germany
19-09-2005 � easyMobile.de launching in Germany
EWE Tel Service provider - see this article. (T-Mobile and Vodafone networks)
Wal Mart Proposed ESP
02-02-2006 � Wal-Mart Germany to Launch MVNO | more
Heag Service provider (T-Mobile and Vodafone networks)
HTP Service provider (T-Mobile and Vodafone networks)
klarmobil.de Low-cost pre-paid MVNOoffering the choice of mobile numbers online. Both SIM-only and handsets offered (T-Mobile network)
MobilCom AG Service provider (T-Mobile, Vodafone, E-Plus and O2 networks) O2 as of Q4 2004.
03-05-2005 � Mobilcom Shares Surge on Stake Purchase
MTV Networks / VIVA Planned MVNO launching this autumn (E-Plus network)
05-05-2006 � MTV Debuts Series on Multiple Platforms
24-08-2005 � MTV Germany To Launch MVNO | more
nordCom GmbH Service provider (T-Mobile and Vodafone networks)
Payback MVNO, product is called “PAYBACK Volktarif” - a partnership between Bild and Payback points saving cards - independent pricing scheme, but lots of Vodafone branding as well (Vodafone network)
Penny Mobil “Penny Mobil” prepaid (?) service will be distributed via the 2.000 “Penny” discount markets of REWE Group. Partner for this service is the Service Provider SIMply, (T-Mobile network)
26-05-2006 � REWE Announces Entry into German MVNO Landscape on 29 May with “Penny Mobil” (German only)
PhoneHouse ESP. See Carphone Warehouse’s corporate operations overview that includes it’s international SP and MVNO ventures. (T-Mobile, Vodafone and E-Plus networks)
Quelle Aktiengesellschaft Service provider (Vodafone network)
Ryanair Considering MVNO services
29-05-2005 � Ireland: O�Brien courts Ryanair over phone venture
16-05-2005 � Ryanair mulls European MVNO launch
REWE In a strategic partnership with T-Mobile “rewecom” post- and prepaid cards will be avilable in REWE’s 3.000 supermarkets (REWE, miniMAL, Petz), department stores(toom) and do-it-yourself store (toom BauMarkt). (T-Mobile network)
26-05-2006 � REWE Announces Entry into German MVNO Landscape on 29 May with “Penny Mobil” (German only)
Schwarzfunk MVNO / Mobile Service Provider, part of uboot.com, also operating in Austria (E-Plus network)
smobil No-fills MVNO for the popular German retail drugstore chain Schlecker, launched by allMobility.
SIMply MVNO offering SIM-only, low-cost products. SIMply is a brand owned by the Service Provider VictorVox previously promoting on-line sales only, but now working through their retail sales channels too. (T-Mobile network)
18-04-2005 � SIMply Launches
SIMYO No-frills MVNO offering low tariffs, owned by E-Plus (E-Plus network)
31-05-2005 � E-Plus Launches Simyo MVNO (Ovum)
Talkline Service provider, as of March 2005, also utilising the O2 network (T-Mobile, Vodafone, E-Plus and O2 networks)
Tangens GmbH Service provider (T-Mobile network)
Tchibo Mobilfunk MVNO / ESP, a joint-venture with Tchibo and O2 (O2 network)
Telco (RSL Com) Service provider (T-Mobile, Vodafone and E-Plus networks)
Tele2 Mobil Planned MVNO (E-Plus network)
Tesco Planned ESP.
28-03-2006 � Tesco to launch MVNO in Ireland | more
VictorVox Service provider, part of Drillisch AG (T-Mobile, Vodafone and E-Plus networks)
 
MVNEs
acoreus AG German business process outsourcing company based in D�sseldorf, providing MVNE services.
Arvato Mobile This MVNE is a Bertelsmann subsidiary with locations in Hamburg, Rome and Wiltshire.
Danet Germany company providing MVNE solutions, offices in UK, US, Germany, Austria. (T-Mobile network?)
EUTEX Offers roaming services based on MVNO subsidiary EMC in Liechtenstein . (German press release)
Vistream MVNE, daughter company of