MVNO Directory
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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:
Where unclear to us, we have indicated different possibilities, e.g. “MVNO/ESP”, or “ESP/SP”.
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| 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 // <a href="http://www.wi-fitechnology.com/displayarticle2141.html”>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) |
| 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 | <a href="http://go.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=technologyNews&storyID=9427506&src=rss/technologyNews”>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 Materna. (E-Plus network) |
| Other | |
| 07-02-2006 ? E-Plus reports 13% customer growth driven by new brands 14-11-2005 ? O2 ver?ffentlicht Halbjahreszahlen 14-09-2005 ? Article on Emerging German MVNOs and MVNEs | Tariff Article | Pre-Paid Offer Article (all in German) |
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| Hong Kong | |
| MVNO / SPs | |
| BT | seeking to enter the Hong Kong market as an MVNO |
| (MVNO Licences) | Trident Telecom Ventures Ltd. (29.11.2001) |
| China Motion Telecom (HK) Ltd. (03.12.2001) | |
| China Unicom International Limited (29.12.2001) | |
| CITIC Telecom 1616 Limited (02.12.2002) | |
| Telecom Digital Mobile Ltd. (28.10.2003) | |
| China-Hongkong Telecom Ltd. (29.04.2002) | |
| India | |
| MVNO / SPs | |
| ValueFirst | Unclear whether this company is an “MVNO” but they certainly promote themselves as one. Focusing mainly on SMS messaging, SMS Gateway plug-ins, mobile barcode services, etc. 21-11-2005 ? Value First unveils mobile barcode services (India) | more |
| Virgin Mobile | Virgin has announced MVNO plans for India. 20-11-2005 ? Branson’s Virgin May Storm Indian Market |
| News | |
| 30-01-2006 ? DoT considers opening up market for MVNOs | more | |
| Ireland | |
| MVNO / SPs(3-4 MVNO relationships) | |
| BT Ireland | MVNO discussions for Ireland and Northern Ireland (formerly Esat BT, re-branded in April 2005) |
| Carphone Warehouse | (?) |
| Cellular 3 | Defunct MVNO / ESP owned by Imagine Telecom (now Access Telecom), also incurred a long legal battle with Eircell (Vodafone/ Eircell network). |
| Clever Communications | Planned MVNO, allocated a batch of 089 MVNO numbers in April 2005 14-01-2006 ? Clever Still Interested in MVNO 17-10-2005 ? Clever MVNO close to tying up network deal | more 10-04-2005 ? Maloney to re-enter mobile market |
| Dome Telecom | Planned MVNO for this calling card organisation, allocated three sets of 089 MVNO numbers in September 2005 (talks with O2 and Vodafone networks) 04-09-2005 ? Dome dials O89 |
| easyMobile | Planned – MVNO has stated interest in the Irish market |
| Eircom | Planned – Will soon re-enter the mobile market as an MVNO 15-01-2006 ? Eircom considers 3G deal with Hutchison 17-11-2005 ? Eircom loses out to Smart for Irish 3G licence 25-07-2005 ? Some commentary on Eircom’s failed MVNO plans (Ovum) 24-05-2005 ? Clock ticking on Eircom?s mobile move |
| MinuteBuyer | Planned – Dublin-based MVNO announcement / original source (meetings with Vodafone and O2 networks) |
| Perlico | Planned MVNO 11-05-2005 ? Perlico announces plans to become an MVNO |
| Ryanair | Considering MVNO services 29-05-2005 ? Ireland: O?Brien courts Ryanair over phone venture 16-05-2005 ? Ryanair mulls European MVNO launch |
| Spirit Telecom | (?) |
| Tele2 Mobile | Planned – MVNO has stated interest in the Irish market |
| Tesco | Planned MVNO 12-12-2005 ? Tesco plans to enter Irish mobile market | more |
| T-Mobile | Planned – T-Mobile stated interest in becoming an MVNO in the Irish market |
| MVNEs | |
| Imagine Mobile |
MVNE operating in Ireland, planning on using the Vodafone network – launched, defunct? |
| News | |
| 15-12-2005 ? ComReg annuls MVNO decision | more | |
| Israel | |
| News | |
| 12-01-2006 ? Cellcom considers MVNO venture | more | |
| Italy | |
| MVNO / SPs | |
| Fastweb | 14-01-2006 ? Fastweb Mulls MVNO Opportunities |
| Ryanair | Considering MVNO services 16-05-2005 ? Ryanair mulls European MVNO launch |
| Tiscali | Rumour |
| MVNEs | |
| Arvato Mobile |
This MVNE is a Bertelsmann subsidiary with locations in Hamburg, Rome and Wiltshire. |
| Other | |
| 02-03-2006 ? MVNO.IT – Good Italian Language MVNO Blog | |
| MVNO News | Italian-language website dedicated to MVNOs. |
| TelefoniaVirtuale.Com | Italian-language website dedicated to MVNOs. |
| Italian government’s stand on MVNOs – currently no plans to amend domestic legislation allowing MVNOs. The Communications Minister has also repeatedly stated that there will be no MVNOs in the past. | |
| Japan | |
| MVNO / SPs | |
| J-COM | Japan?s largest pay-TV provider, J-COM, recently announced its intention to offer a ?quadruple play? service combining fixed-voice, broadband, cable television and wireless service in one package. |
| A number of data-only MVNOs exist in Japan on the DDI Pocket network, now renamed WILLCOM. | |
| Other | |
| News | 17-02-2006 ? Japanese MVNO Acquires Linux Security Appliance Vendor 16-11-2005 ? Vodafone Pursues Potential MVNO’s 14-07-2005 ? Vodafone K.K. looks to MVNOs to spur business. 27-07-2005 ? Jupiter seeks MVNO agreement |
| Korea, South | |
| Other | |
| News | South Korea?s communication ministry will be granting three licenses for wireless Internet services. Hence MVNO?s can enter the Korean market provided their wireless Internet services attract more than 5M subscribers within 3 years of service launch. Via :::M-Internet360::: |
| 28-11-2005 ? [IT's English] (23) MVNO | |
| Latvia | |
| MVNO / SPs(1 MVNO / SP relationship – LMT (1), Tele2 (0)) | |
| Amigo | Pre-paid SIM card mobile SP (LMT network) – thanks to NEXUS. |
| Liechtenstein | |
| MVNO / SPs91 MVNO relationship) | |
| United Mobile | Pre-paid roaming SIM MVNO with roaming deals in many countries. 01-05-2006 ? United Mobile Selects Blueslice Next Gen HLR and Advanced Roaming Solutions |
| Discontinued Ventures? | |
| Montel | Viag Interkom / O2 Germany national roaming deal |
| Lithuania | |
| MVNO / SPs(2 MVNO / SP relationships – Bit? GSM (2), Omnitel (0), UAB Tele2 (0)) | |
| Eurocom | Mobile Service Provider (Bit? GSM network) – thanks to NEXUS. |
| Teledema | Mobile Service Provider (Bit? GSM network) – thanks to NEXUS. |
| Luxembourg | |
| MVNO / SPs(3MVNO relationships – LUXGSM (1), Tango AS (1), VOX Mobile (0), unknown (1)) | |
| KISS | Prepaid brand of VOX Mobile (below) focused on youth segments. |
| Transatel | MVNO launched in December 2005 featuring a roaming discount support package. Transatel is active in France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. (Tango AS network) |
| VOX Mobile | Pre- and Post-paid 2G MVNO, although they own a 3G license (LUXGSM network) |
| MVNEs | |
| Transatel |
(see above) |
| Morocco | |
| MVNO / SPs(0MVNO / SP relationships) | |
| News | 04-06-2006 ? Maroc T?l?com eyes MVNO opportunities | more | more |
| Netherlands, The | |
| MVNO / SPs(38MVNO / SP relationships – KPN Mobile (10), Orange (4), Telfort (21), T-Mobile (0), Vodafone (3), debitel (2) planned / speculations (3)) (Editor note: Telfort is 100% owned by KPN and has a unified wholesale department for all SPs, ESPs and MVNOs.) |
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| ACN | Prepaid and postpaid ESP. (Telfort network) |
| AH Mobiel | ESP launched in October 2002 as a customer of KPN Mobile, although that service is stopping on 01 January 2006). According to carious sources, only around 10.000 subscribers were on the original ESP with KPN, and around 145.000 to 150.000 in Q4 2005 on the Telfort product. AH Mobiel is sold in popular Albert Heijn supermarkets throughout the country (approximately 500 locations) and 25% of all pre-paid vouchers in The Netherlands are sold via Albert Heijn. (Telfort network) 27-05-2005 ? AH Mobiel and KPN terminate MVNO deal |
| Allo | Pre-paid ESP launched in January 2005 by Calling Card International, a distributor of international calling cards. Largely focused on calling to international destinations. (KPN Mobile network) |
| Amatus | ESP targeting roamers and providing in-country tariffs while travelling, via MVNE MEC Solutions. Currently operating in United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium and Spain. (Telfort network) 21-03-2006 ? Amatus starts MVNO on Telfort network |
| Baron | New “luxury” service provider started by a former NL dealer, focusing on high-end, post-paid subscribers. Supposedly premium insurance, callcentre services, a dedicated engineer, satellite telephone usage when out of GSM coverage areas, frequent caller programmes and international roaming. (KPN Mobile network) 12-12-2005 ? Baron Comes Under Criticism for Shark Use at Launch Event (Dutch, video) |
| Aspider Mobile | Post-pay, SIM-only ESP launched in June 2004 via MVNE MEC Solutions. The Aspider Mobile proposition is one tariff for all destinations (14,5 eurocents) and a ?4,95 usage fee per month. Aspider Communications also sells whoesale fixed telephony and internet services. (Telfort network) |
| Call4Care | A Charity based ESP initiative via MVNE MEC Solutions featuring 4 leading charities, The Red Cross, Amnesty International, Dutch heart foundation and the Dutch national heritage fund. 15% of billed revenue is donated to involved charities. Launched in July 2004, Call4Care seems to be relatively successful in corporate actions. (Telfort network) |
| Carey | SIM-only ESP providing low-cost calling and links / donation possibilities to charitable organisations. Each received call and voicemail interrogation also generates ?0,05 for the Carey customer. (Telfort network) 25-12-2005 ? Onderwerp: Nieuwe MVNO: Carey Mobile |
| Comfour Telecom | ESP launched in September 2004 targeting business and residential customers (fixed line and carrier pre-select, ADSL), via MVNE MEC Solutions. Comfour mostly sells via business partners. (Telfort network) |
| Countdown Mobiel | Prepaid ESP launched in July 2004 focusing on pre-paid customers, offering “25% discount” – a product van PhoneMe Company and the Countdown card, via MVNE PhoneMe (Telfort network) |
| debitel | SP launched in December 1993 (KPN Mobile, Vodafone networks) and ESP launched in 2003 (Telfort network). debitel is the largest independent SP/ESP in The Netherlands with around 1,3 million customers (40% postpaid and 60% prepaid). 10-03-2006 ? Dutch Branch of Debitel in talks for MVNE partnerships (Dutch) 27-04-2005 ? Debitel Netherlands to become MVNE (e.g. lowcall.nl) |
| Dekatel | SP launched in 1997 on the KPN Network, currently with around 20.000 subscribers. (KPN Mobile network) |
| easyMobile | Low-lost, pre-paid ESP launched as an easyGroup Ltd. and TDC joint-venture in October 2005. Announced pull-out of Dutch market after six months (in March 2006). We estimate a total of a few thousand customers joined during those six months, but many were likely inactive. The venture started in 2004 has the right to use the “easyMobile” brand in 12 countries in total. (Telfort network) 07-03-2006 ? TDC narrows easyMobile focus to UK, Germany – Discontinues NL operations 25-10-2005 ? Easy Mobile launches in the Netherlands | more | more |
| EuMobile | debitel in partnership with Euphony will mobile services in the Netherlands. “EuMobile” will offer a SIM card with subscriptions ranging from 100-200 minutes per month. The subscription also adjusts rates according to total monthly calling. EuMobile subscribers can choose from the three debitel networks already working (KPN, Telfort, Vodafone). (debitel networks) 24-03-2006 ? Debitel agrees MVNE deal with Euphony in Netherlands | more |
| Freetime Telecom | Dutch-based, small European MVNO initiative that was looking to leverage retail sales outlets, vacation travellers, etc. (not launched, no operator deal yet, but an agreement in place with the Dutch car and travel support association ANWB) |
| Galaxy Business Networks | SP launched in 1998 on the KPN Network, currently with around 15.00-16.000 subscribers. (KPN Mobile network) |
| GSMpartner | SP launched in November 2004 on the KPN network.(KPN Mobile network) |
| HEMA Prepaid Bellen | Prepaid ESP launched in November 2004, and distributed through the highly successful HEMA retail chain in The Netherlands. HEMA provides a “25% discount” on calling and SMS with every top-up voucher sold. (KPN Mobile network) |
| ID&T | Youth-oriented ESP no longer in operation.(Telfort network) |
| IDT Mobile | Prepaid ESP for this large calling card distribution and telecommunications company.(Orange network) 26-04-2006 ? Orange NL Announces IDT MVNO (at Informa MVNO Conference in London) |
| Intercity Mobile Communications | Early SP, still in operation (Merrem Intercity) |
| Lebara Mobile | Prepaid ESP launched in May 2004 by parent company Lebara focusing on international calling and sponsoring many multi-cultural / multi-ethnic events, etc. Languages for information are Dutch, English, Chinese, Arabic. (Telfort network, PLPP) 08-09-2005 ? Azure wins mediation deal with Lebara |
| lowcall.nl | Low-cost, internet-based, pre-paid ESP owned by German telecoms provider debitel in October 2005. (debitel networks, specifically the Telfort network) 26-10-2005 ? Debitel launches MVNO in the Netherlands – lowcall.nl |
| M2M / Stream Communications | ESP focusing on telemetry data and the M2M sector, via MVNE MEC Solutions (Telfort network) |
| Ortel Mobiel | SIM-only, prepaid ESP for this carrier pre-select / telephone card / retail company Ortel Telecom, launched in June 2005. Promoting very cheap international calling tariffs.(KPN Mobile network) 11-06-2005 ? Zeer goedkoop werelds bellen met Ortel mobiel |
| PePtalk | Prepaid ESP launched in March 2004, via MVNE PhoneMe (Telfort network) |
| Primus Telecom / Affinity Telecom | ESP launched in October 2004 via and agreement with MVNE Transatel. Primus is focusing on residential and business segments and international calling tariffs. (Telfort network) |
| Qick | ESP venture of the Macintosh retail group, Halfords & BelCompany offering SIM-only packages and handset packages. (Telfort network, PLPP) |
| RAM Mobile Data | SP(KPN Mobile and Vodafone networks) |
| Scarlet Telecom | SIM-only, post-paid MVNO/ESP launched in January 2005. (Orange network) |
| SIMYO | Pre-paid ESP venture / product owned by KPN, launched in September 2005. Also launched in Germany and Belgium to-date. (KPN Mobile network) 26-09-2005 ? SIMYO Comes to Holland (Dutch) | more (English) | more 26-09-2005 ? KPN introduces third mobile brand in the Netherlands |
| Sony2Connect | Service provider (discontinued) |
| Sympac | ESP/SP owned by KPN, offering international business customer services, tailor-made solutions, etc. International aspirations, probably starting in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands first – launching customer ABN AMRO. (KPN Mobile network) |
| Talkline Nederland | Service provider, now owned by debitel |
| Tele2 Mobiel | MVNO (Telfort network) 31-10-2005 ? Tele2 Mobiel Netherlands Launches Tele2 Champion – Dutch Pre-Paid MVNO Price War |
| Telefoon Totaal | ESP focusing on residential and business segments, pre-paid and post-paid offers, via MVNE MEC Solutions (Telfort network) |
| Tommy Telecom | ESPoffering a SIM-only subscription service for members of associated charity organisations. Owned by Dijk Producties, which also owns Annie Connect, an in- and outbound callcentre that only works for other charity organisations, via MVNE MEC Solutions. (Telfort network) 23-11-2005 ? Tommy Telecom launches services in the Netherlands (subscription) | more |
| Transatel | Roaming tariff discounts, multi-country venture – Belgium (BASE), France, The Netherlands, plus aspirations / agreements in Luxembourg and the United Kingdom. Also offers services as an MVNE. 13-06-2005 ? Transatel Selects Capgemini and Epiphany for New Client Mgmt Sys |
| TrendCall | SIM-only ESP focusing on expats, via MVNE MEC Solutions (Telfort network) |
| UniqueAir | Service provider (discontinued) |
| UPC Mobile | Pre-paid, low-cost ESP from UPC (the largest cable provider in The Netherlands) launched in August 2005. UPC Mobile offers SIM-only packages or combinations with low-cost handsets. Rumours are that UPC Mobile has 80.000 customers as of April 2006. (Orange network) 24-08-2005 ? UPC Mobile Launches (Dutch) 20-07-2005 ? UPC Mobile Announces Services in The Netherlands (Dutch) | more |
| Veronica Mobile | A planned full MVNO begun in July 2000 by Dutch media venture Veronica. Discontinued in January 2001. |
| Versatel Mobile | ESPfocusing initially on business customers and data services. (Telfort network) |
| Wanadoo Mobile | New Postpaid ESP launched in December 2005. (Orange network) 14-10-2005 ? Wana new MVNO? |
| Yes Telecom | Dutch ESP initiative, based on the company’s UK success. (KPN Mobile network) 10-06-2005 ? Yes Telecom Nederland selecteert NetEconomy en EDR Credit Services (Dutch) |
| Yiggers Carefree Mobile | ESP offering low-cost (?1) postpaid subscriptions, no contract duration and a limited selection of inexpensive handsets, via MVNE MEC Solutions. (Telfort network) |
| MVNEs | |
| Abel Telecom |
MVNE operating in The Netherlands, no customers yet. |
| MEC Solutions |
MVNE operating in The Netherlands. MEC currently facilitiates Amatus, Call4Care, Comfour Telecom,Primus Telecom, Transatel, TrendCall and Yiggers. |
| PhoneMe |
MVNE powering Countdown Mobiel and PePtalk ESPs. |
| Venus and Mercury |
UK-based MVNE working in multiple countries. No customers yet? Website is also not always working. Article here (Dutch). Rumours are that this initiative has started back up in The Netherlands. |
| Other | |
| 15-12-2005 ? Dutch MVNOs have 14 percent market share (subscription) — see the Telecom.paper MVNO report Nice article on Telfort’s MVNO Hosting Strategy |
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| Netherlands Antilles | |
| MVNO / SPs | |
| UTS / Chippie An | MVNO. UTS is the national telecom operator of the Dutch Antilles. UTS uses Transatel for a mobile service to offer 30% to 100% price reduction to customer travelling between the Dutch Antilles and the Netherlands. (UTS network) |
| New Zealand | |
| MVNO / SPs(2 MVNO relationships – Vodafone NZ (1), Telecom New Zealand Mobile (1)) | |
| Boost Mobile | Youth-oriented pre-paid MVNO. (Telecom New Zealand Mobile network) |
| TelstraClear | MVNO from this voice and data communications company, wholly owned by Telstra Corporation Ltd. (Vodafone NZ network) |
| Norway | |
| MVNO / SPs(12 MVNO relationships) | |
| ACN | MVNO (Telenor, NetCom networks) |
| TDC Song | MVNO offering services from Q1 2006 (Telenor network) 31-03-2006 ? TDC launches MVNO in Norway 25-10-2005 ? TDC enters Norwegian mobile market as MVNO |
| Jippii | (?) |
| Global TeleSystems Group | (?) |
| Netnet | MVNO (Telenor, NetCom networks) – launching soon |
| Sense Communications | MVNO, launched in March 2000 (via MVNE inap – NetCom and Telenor networks) |
| Silver Mobility | MVNO (Telenor, NetCom networks) |
| Site Communication | MVNO launched in April 2002 (NetCom network) |
| Song Networks | MVNO (via MVNE Spinbox) |
| Tele2 Mobil | MVNO |
| Wireless Maingate | Service provider |
| You Communications | MVNO (?) |
| MVNEs | |
| Spinbox |
MVNE operating in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland |
| Pakistan | |
| News | |
| 06-02-2006 ? MVNO framework delayed in Pakistan (subscriber link only, sorry) | Pakistan Government Mobile Cellular Policy | |
| Philippines | |
| MVNO / SPs | |
| PLDT | MVNO planned (Smart network) |
| Poland | |
| MVNO / SPs(5MVNO relationships) | |
| Heyah | Pre-paid MVNO / SP launched in March 2004 targeting youth segments, owned by PTC. Interesting case study here. |
| Liberty | (?) |
| NOM | Netia has the fourth (3G) license in Poland. |
| Pop | Pre-paid SP / MVNO |
| Sami Swoi | Pre-paid SP / MVNO |
| Other | |
| 20-10-2005 ? Polkomtel plans MVNO services, analysts foresee lower prices (subscription only) | |
| Competition or Entry Deterrence: The Case of Poland’s First MVNO | |
| Portugal | |
| MVNO / SPs(3MVNO relationships – Optimus (1), TMN (1), Vodafone (1)) | |
| Rede4 | MVNO claiming more than 40.000 customers as of October 2005. An Optimus-owned company (Optimus network) – Thanks Carlos! |
| Tele2 | Tele2 has stated interested in launching mobile services in Portugal, but it’s not clear when they will launch. |
| UZO | Pre-paid MVNO. A TMN-owned company (TMN network) – Thanks Carlos! |
| Vodafone Directo | MVNO (Vodafone network) – Thanks Carlos! |
| Other | |
| 07-03-2006 ? Portuguese football clubs considering MVNO launch 18-07-2005 ? Vodafone Portugal considers access to MVNOs (Unclear at this point. – ed.) |
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| Russia | |
| MVNO / SPs(2 MVNO relationships) | |
| MegaFon | MVNO operating in the Magadan and Kamchatka regions via Dalsvyaz communications company. See news story. |
| Euroset | The Middle Volga Interregional Association of Radio-Telecommunications Systems, or Smarts, and Euroset, a Russian mobile handset retailer, have announced the launch of a MVNO pilot. Smarts is based in the Volga region, Southern and Central federal districts, and provides services to 16 Russian Federation regions. Launch planned for the second quarter of 2006. (Smarts network) 14-02-2006 ? Euroset gets set for summer MVNO launch | more 06-10-2005 ? MTT to support Euroset MVNO services 28-07-2005 ? Smarts, Euroset to launch first MVNO in Russia |
| Singapore | |
| MVNO / SPs(2MVNO relationships) | |
| GlobalRoam | Service-based telecom operator (SBO) in Singapore offering voice and data solutions, focusing on travelling roaming customers. 27-04-2005 ? GlobalRoam Launches Smart Call-Back 13-01-2005 ? GlobalRoam Chooses NMS Communications to Power Affordable Internet |
| PLDT | PHILIPPINE Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiaries are in serious discussion with Singaporean and North American carriers for possible tie-ups, said Alfredo Panlilio, president of PLDT Global. See this story. |
| Virgin Mobile | MVNO cancelled in early 2002 with a few tens of thousands of customers; all customers went to SingTel. With this cancellation, Virgin Asia postponed it’s roll-out plans. |
| Slovenia | |
| MVNO / SPs(2MVNO / SP relationships – Mobitel (2)) | |
| debitel | SP (Mobitel network) |
| izi mobil | ESP from Volja Mobil, deploying prepay services under the brand name izi mobil. (Mobitel network) 22-11-2005 ? First Slovenian MVNO – Volja Mobil / izi mobil |
| South Africa | |
| MVNO / SPs | |
| Virgin Mobile | Virgin is in talks with Cell C to launch its no-frills mobile brand. 21-03-2006 ? Virgin Mobile plans South Africa launch for summer 09-12-2005 ? Virgin Mobile Signs South African MVNO Deal | more 28-10-2005 ? Virgin, Cell C deal ‘before year end’ 02-09-2005 ? Cell C and Virgin Mobile deal expected this month | more 01-09-2005 ? Cell C, Virgin talks going ‘well’ |
| Spain | |
| MVNO / SPs | |
| Abbla | Mobile service provider, a part of Telefonica. (Telefonica network) |
| BT Espana | MVNO license, but no services yet. |
| Jazztel | Has applied for an MVNO license. 27-05-2005 ? Jazztel applies for MVNO licence (no link) |
| Tele2 ES | MVNO license, but no services yet. |
| Telecable | Planned MVNO from this Spanish cable / telephony / internet provider. 09-12-2005 ? Spain’s Telecable secures MVNO licence |
| News | |
| 16-02-2006 ? <a href="http://www.forbes.com/technology/feeds/afx/2006/02/16/afx2531175.html”>Carrefour, Corte Ingles eye Spain MVNO contracts with Moviles, Vodafone – report 06-02-2006 ? THE SKEPTIC: Spanish MVNO Change May Not Come In ’06 01-02-2006 ? Spanish Operators Must Allow MVNOs | Moviles Not Seen At Immediate MVNO Risk 31-01-2006 ? EU endorses Spanish regulator’s measure to make mobile market more competitive 27-01-2006 ? EC takes two-month extension on Spanish MVNO proposal 12-01-2006 ? New Spain Telco Regime Won’t Favour Incumbent |
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| Sweden | |
| MVNO / SPs(16 MVNO relationships – TeliaSonera (9), Vodafone (4), Tele2 (2)) | |
| ACN | ESP (TeliaSonera network, via MVNE Abbla) |
| Campuz | ESP, bought by Vodafone (Vodafone network) |
| Dial n Smile | Company has no current mobile operation. |
| Djuice | MVNO owned by Telenor, technically the only MVNO in Sweden (Tele2 network) |
| DuViAlla | ESP (TeliaSonera network, via MVNE Abbla) |
| Glocalnet | SP (Vodafone network) |
| Go Mobile | Pre-paid MVNO (BrainHeart Capital, via MVNE Spinbox) (Tele2 and TeliaSonera networks) 13-01-2004 ? New mobile prepaid player enters Finnish market |
| Halebop | SP owned and run by TeliaSonera (TeliaSonera network) |
| Hello MTV | ESP, see also here, discontinued in May 2005 (via MVNE Spinbox) |
| HemEl | no longer active |
| Ispace | SP(TeliaSonera network, via MVNE inap) |
| Lebara Mobile | ESP (Vodafone network) featuring low international calling rates (Lebara also has UK and NL operations). |
| LunarMobil / VR?L | SP venture with Vodafone (Vodafone network) |
| LunarStorm | ESP, discontinued?(TeliaSoneranetwork) |
| Netnet | Planned ESPfor this successful energy company (TeliaSoneranetwork, via MVNE inap) – discontinued in 2004. |
| ?skraft | ESP (TeliaSonera network, via MVNE Abbla) |
| RSLCom | ESP(via MVNE Spinbox) |
| Sense Communications | ESP(TeliaSonera network) |
| Spray Network | MVNO, discontinued mobile business? (via MVNE Spinbox) |
| TDCSong Networks | Original license holder (then named Tele1) of SP/MVNO-agreement taken over by MVNE Spinbox. |
| Telenor | MVNO (Tele2network) |
| TeliaSonera | 3G MVNO (Tele2network) |
| Unity Mobile/HappyCallers | ESP (via MVNE Spinbox). Owned by IDT Europe (in the UK, “Toucan Mobile”). Discontinued in Sweden 2005-12-15. |
| Vattenfall | MVNO for this successful energy company (TeliaSonera network, via MVNE inap) |
| Wireless Maingate | M2M Mobile service provider |
| MVNEs | |
| Abbla |
Swedish MVNE established in 2002, subsidiary of ABBLA Mobile S.A. Spain. |
| Inap |
An MVNE for both voice and M2M services connected to Telia Mobile in Sweden, as well as Telenor Mobile and NetCom in Norway. |
| Intelligent Applications |
MVNE operating in Sweden |
| Spinbox |
MVNE operating in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland |
| Other | |
| News | 17-11-2005 ? Vodafone exits ultra-competitive Swedish market |
| Switzerland | |
| MVNO / SPs(5MVNO / SP relationships – Swisscom Mobile (2), sunrise (1), Orange (2)) | |
| Co-Op Mobile | MVNO / ESPfor retail chain Co-Op (Orange network) |
| M-Budget Mobile | Pre-paid mobile service provider focusing on voice and SMS, launching 13 September 2005 (Swisscom Mobile network) 23-08-2005 ? M-Budget Mobile to Launch on 13 September | more |
| Mobizone | New MVNO, launching in 2006 (Orange network) |
| Tele2 Mobile | Mobile service provider (Swisscom Mobile network) 27-02-2006 ? Tele2 and sunrise Sign National Roaming Agreement |
| Yallo | Mobile service provider (sunrise network) |
| Other | |
| News | 12-04-2006 ? Swisscom Mobile foresees more MVNO partnerships (no link yet) |
| Taiwan | |
| MVNO / SPs92 MVNO relationships – FarEasTone (2)) | |
| Arcoa Communication | Plans to partner with domestic telecom service providers as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in 2005. The handset distributor expects to reach agreements with Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Cellular Corporation and Far EasTone Telecommunications by year-end |
| China Motion Telecom (CMT) | MVNO targeting business customers – see this article. (FarEasTone network) |
| Ukraine | |
| MVNO / SPs(2MVNO relationships – UMC (1), WellCom (1)) | |
| Jeans | The subscriber base of Ukraine’s Jeans rose 74% since the beginning of the year to 5 million users as of September 30, Ukrainian Mobile Communications (UMC) said in a press release. Launched in August 2003, Russia?s largest mobile phone operator Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) completely owns UMC, which is Ukraine?s leading mobile communications service provider in terms of number of subscribers. (UMC network) 06-10-2005 ? Ukrainian MVNO Jeans has more than five million customers |
| Privat:mobile | MVNO, the first of its kind in Ukraine (Ukrainian Radio Systems GSM-900 (WellCom network) |
| United Arab Emirates | |
| MVNO / SPs | |
| Axiom Telecom One Mobile | 14-05-2006 ? Axiom unveils One Mobile (UAE) |
| United Kingdom | |
| MVNO / SPs(25 MVNO relationships – Orange (2), T-Mobile UK (7), Vodafone (5), O2 (4)) | |
| Airdesk | Aggregator expanding into MVNO business |
| ASDA | MVNO rumours, plans to launch it’s own branded MVNO service. |
| Bglobal Metering | GPRS M2M SP with 60.000 SIM cards for SmartMETER units (Orange network) |
| BT Mobile Sense / Mobile Home | MVNO (See this overview, interesting.) (T-Mobile UK network) |
| Cellcom | Older UK service provider, acquired by Carphone Warehouse. |
| dot-dash | Created the first pan-European MVNO focused at the business segment, about to launch in November 2004 when they encountered trouble securing further financing. Founders now at mvno@piranpartners.com. Website is now suspended ? however, back door via: http://dotdash.com/aboutDotDash.htm |
| Dot-Mobile | Student-focused ESP offering low prices and SMS and minute bundles, or “units”.(Vodafone network) |
| easyMobile | ESP launched in March 2005 (T-Mobile UK network) 04-08-2005 ? easyMobile ‘pleased’ with 15k users 14-07-2005 ? easyMobile wins ‘bad faith’ domain case against Carphone 01-07-2005 ? easyMobile puts up prices |
| Energis Mobile | Planned MVNO, not materialised? |
| Extreme | ExtremeMob | “A combination of stylish handsets, value for money tariffs and a 24/7 customer call centre will make ExtremeMob stand out in the mobile sector.” (Vodafone network) 24-11-2005 ? Extreme announces Vodafone UK MVNO deal | more | more 12-06-2005 ? Vodafone takes up Extreme Sports in MVNO | more |
| Fresh | Pre-paid MVNO venture of Carphone Warehouse and Value Telecom. See Carphone Warehouse’s corporate operations overview that includes it’s international SP and MVNO ventures. (T-Mobile UK network) 11-04-2006 ? TalkTalk launches unlimited calls plus broadband tariff 11-04-2006 ? Carphone Warehouse connections up 32.8% 24-02-2006 ? Friday Interview: Stephen Mackarel, Carphone Warehouse 13-01-2006 ? Carphone Warehouse posts strong Q3 results |
| FT Mobile | Planned MVNO, not materialised? FT has been planning this for some time though, looks as though they will not launch it. |
| Intercity Mobile Communications | Service provider, Merrem Intercity |
| Mobile World | Pre-paid MVNO venture of Carphone Warehouse launched in April 2005. See Carphone Warehouse’s corporate operations overview that includes it’s international SP and MVNO ventures. (T-Mobile UK network) |
| Kingston Communications | MVNO launched in 2000 (O2 network) |
| NTL Mobile | Planned MVNO after withdrawing from the UK UMTS auction (Orange network) |
| One.Tel | Service provider (Vodafone network) |
| Project Telecom | Business service provider, acquired by Vodafone in 2003 (Vodafone network) |
| Rok Mobile | MVNO, launching in August2005 (T-Mobile UK network) 06-05-2005 ? Virtual operator, Rok, plans August launch 03-05-2005 ? Emblaze Mobile to sell handsets to ROK Mobile MVNO for $150m |
| Ryanair | Considering MVNO services 16-05-2005 ? Ryanair mulls European MVNO launch |
| Sainsbury’s Mobile | Service provider, partnership with Carphone Warehouse and O2 (O2 network) |
| Singlepoint Limited | Service provider launched in 1997, acquired by Vodafone in 2003 (Vodafone network) |
| Sony Mobile | Service provider (still active?) – DISCONTINUED? |
| Tesco Mobile | MVNO launched in September 2003 (O2 network) 23-03-2006 ? Tesco to offer postpaid mobile service 05-01-2006 ? Tesco Mobile reaches 1m subscriber mark |
| Toucan Mobile | Postpaid MVNO for Toucan, telecoms company IDT Europe’s consumer telephony brand – launching later in 2005 (T-Mobile UK network) |
| Transcomm UK (RAM Mobile Data) | Service provider (O2 network?) |
| UniqueAir | Service provider – discontinued. |
| Utility Warehouse Discount Club | Service provider selling aggregated services (mobile, fixed phone, internet, utilities, etc.) |
| Value Telecom | MVNO, launched December 1999, now part of Carphone Warehouse (T-Mobile UK network) |
| Virgin Mobile | Famous MVNO, launched November 1999 and recently announced over 5 million customers. (T-Mobile UK network) 04-04-2006 ? NTL completes takeover of Virgin Mobile| Ntl launches GBP 962 mln bid for Virgin Mobile 14-02-2006 ? Virgin Mobile signs on to BT Movio 02-02-2006 ? Virgin KPIs for the three months to 31 December 2005 18-01-2006 ? DT declines to comment on Virgin Mobile rumour 17-01-2006 ? Branson breathes life into Virgin Mobile, NTL merger | more 02-01-2006 ? Key performance indicators (KPIs) for the three months to 31 December 2005 20-12-2005 ? Virgin Mobile and NTL: the UK’s first quad-play offering? 12-12-2005 ? Branson may make a deal with NTL, sell his stake at 300p/share | more 09-12-2005 ? Virgin Mobile did not ask for better price from NTL 08-12-2005 ? Virgin Mobile rejects NTL offer | more 05-12-2005 ? Virgin to Trial Ki-Bi Cards in Retail Distribution of Mobile Content With Selected Handsets in Q1 06 05-12-2005 ? NTL planning Virgin Mobile takeover for ?817m | more | more | more 23-11-2005 ? Virgin Mobile opens 12 concessions in WHSmith High Street stores 17-11-2005 ? Virgin Mobile Reports Rise in Net Profit 24-10-2005 ? Virgin Mobile Ponders New MVNO in France | more | more | more 17-10-2005 ? Virgin Mobile, O2 Tie-Up Lacks Synergies 19-07-2005 ? Growth slows as Virgin Mobile ‘thrives’ 02-06-2005 ? Virgin Mobile brings the future of television to your mobile! 27-05-2005 ? Virgin Mobile plans TV handset service to lift customer spend 18-05-2005 ? Research and Markets: Virgin Mobile: Insight into a Global MVNO 29-04-2005 ? Virgin Mobile launches contract offering // more // more |
| Yes Telecom | SP / MVNO(Vodafone network) |
| MVNEs | |
| Arvato Mobile |
This MVNE is a Bertelsmann subsidiary with locations in Hamburg, Rome and Wiltshire. |
| Fixius |
Global MVNE operating in the United Kingdom |
| Martin Dawes |
MVNE services (billing, partner interfaces, service management, etc.) |
| Venus and Mercury |
UK-based MVNE working in multiple countries. No customers yet? Website is also not always working. Article here (Dutch). Rumours are that this initiative has closed. |
| Virtuser |
MVNE operating out of London, UK using unlicensed mobile access, etc. and focusing on government sectors. |
| Wyless |
Machine-to-machine service provider / MVNE, operating out of London. Connectivity in 64 countries. (T-Mobile UK network) |
| General MVNEs | |
| Atos Origin |
16-12-2005 ? Hosted MVNO Services Launched by CDRator and Atos Origin |
| Artilium |
Artilium operates from Brugge, Belgium and “develops end-to-end solutions for prepaid and post-paid mobile services on a Shared Service Delivery Platform with multi MVNO/MVNE support in real-time”. |
| Blueslice Networks |
Blueslice promotes MVNO differentiation through platform ownership and subscriber profile control. Offers a Home Location Register and MVNO specific features like cellular-WiFi-VoIP convergence, low cost roaming, service and call control opportunities, and an application platform for customized service developments. 21-01-2006 ? Blueslice Networks hosts MVNO event and panel at 3GSM in Barcelona 17-01-2006 ? Blueslice Networks 3GSM Panel |
| CSG Systems |
CSG Systems – Global provider of network-independent ordering, billing, customer care and partner management solutions for the mobile, broadband, IP, telephony and e-business industries. |
| Mobile Sphere |
MobileSphere is a leading provider of wireless international long distance (ILD) solutions, serving MVNOs and wireless carriers, large enterprise, universities, and consumers, based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
| Openwave |
Openwave had announced an “MVNO Solution” – which seems to be a new way to leverage their portfolio (e.g. Download Manager, Location Manager, Access Gateway, Device Manager, Email, MMSC, Video Voicemail, Voicemail) |
| TMNG |
Announced an expanded “Mobile Virtual Network Enablement” practise. 11-05-2006 ? TMNG Reports 2006 First Quarter Results 04-04-2006 ? New Technology Offers Real Time View of Performance for Wireless Industry | more 04-06-2005 ? TMNG ENTERS MVNE BUSINESS // more |
| Some Resources | |
| ADVENTIS is a global consulting firm advising top management in the Telecom, Technology and Digital Media sectors. We have offices in Boston, New York, London, Berlin and Shanghai. ADVENTIS has advised several MVNO clients in North America and Europe. See their paper “THE NEW MVNO GAME AND HOW TO PLAY TO IT“. | |
| MVNO Explosion: Paradigm Shift In The Making – AT Kearney | |
| Rory Graham head of Baker & McKenzie MVNO’s practice has written an interesting white paper on legal issues to consider when launching a MVNO. | |
| BWCS Reports has a relevant report “Mobile and Wireless Contracts” published in January 2005 on a lot of things. We haven’t read it yet, but it looks interesting. | |
| The Besen Group (Washington DC) has sent us a few white papers on what it takes to launch a successful MVNO, Which MVNEs will be the most successful?, as well as useful sample MVNO and MVNE business case tools. 21-03-2006 ? The Besen Group’s Founder Alex Besen to Speak in the MVNO Session at CTIA Wireless 2006 01-03-2006 ? The Besen Group Announces Its Host Network Operator (HNO) Service Portfolio 01-02-2006 ? The Besen Group Announces its Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) Service Portfolio Also, see the new Mobile Data MVNO Seminar brochure that they began offering in the US, address the following: |
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| Robin Bordoli (Mobius Capital) on MVNOs and how they are changing the economic landscape of mobile operators and on consolidation among the US carriers. Via http://www.faisal.com/. | |
| Compwise in Israel is promoting their software for “Maximizing MVNOs and service providers profit margins.” | |
| Japanese description of MVNOs | |
| Might as well put the Google searches in here, as there is some great material online these days. Here are MVNO and MVNE. | |
| :::M-Internet360::: – a nice blog that covers mobile technologies and MVNOs | |
| What is an MVNO? and What is a MVNE? – some basic overviews by MobileIN.com | |
| MVNO Directory is a global contact directory of MVNOs. It features named individuals from every profiled MVNOs management team. It is a resource for telecommunications professionals and those studying the MVNO market. | |
| The new MVNO Global initiative designed to consolidate currently operating European MVNOs and to create a major “alternative mobile operator”. 23-11-2005 ? MVNO Global Initiative Looking for EU Information Society and Media Directorate Support 09-11-2005 ? ‘MVNO Global’ Initiative to Consolidate Europe?s Mobile Players 24-10-2005 ? “MVNO Global” initiative | more | more |
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| Nexus Consulting group in Latvia, providing MVNO and MVNE services. | |
| Pyramid Research‘s MVNO Resources. | |
| Research and Markets report on MVNOs // more 09-05-2006 ? Research and Markets: ‘Prepaid MVNO Business Plan’ |
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| Great Blog with MVNO info. from Rodrigo A. Sep?lveda Schulz | |
| See Sprint Wireless MVNO Program Application. | |
| The Moment of Truth – A portrait of the Discount MVNO / Mobile Operators’ success | |
| Technorqati TAG – MVNO | |
| Good articles from The Feature Archives – Who Wants To Be The Carriers’ Carrier? | Got Brand? | Hard Sell: Japan Communications Inc. Puts the M in MVNO | |
| Interesting article on MVNEs in Wireless week. | |
| Telesoft’s MVNO Roaming Gateway (IMSI translation) | |
| One interpretation of “MVNE” and “MVNO” | |
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