Global MVNO Forecasts to 2015 - 5th edition

This report looks at a wide range of MVNO strategies and provides a detailed analysis of MVNO markets and operators worldwide from regional and country perspectives, including MVNO subscriber forecasts for 60 countries. It examines what makes a successful MVNO, the role of MVNAs and MVNEs and how their role is evolving, as they now start to move up the value chain.

Overview

The MVNO business model has proved hugely successful in developed markets with over half of the subscribers coming from Europe, but emerging markets have remained largely immune to the MVNO hype until now. However, this is changing as Latin America and Africa emerge as potential growth markets.

The report highlights this and other emerging trends in the sector including data- only MVNOs, ethnic MVNOs, and retail. We also provide detailed analysis on the future of MVNOs from a service perspective, as well as discussing how the sector is moving towards consolidation.

For the first time, the report includes detailed forecasts by country and covers 60 of the world’s key markets. In addition, it contains several detailed Case Studies covering the key players across different regions including Best Buy’s mobile, Lebara Mobile and Friendi Mobile Jordan.

Key questions answered:

• Where and when are MVNO growing? Under what conditions MVNO markets proliferate?
• What makes a successful Wholesale strategy for MVNOs?
• How do operators find their best MVNO partners?
• What will growth look like for MVNOs at regional and country levels?
• What impact have MVNOs had in their markets and why?
• What MVNOs should be aware of when making their plans?