MVNOs in Focus: the state of the market and trends shaping growth
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The number of MVNOs worldwide has grown by more than 60% over the past decade. New MVNOs are entering the market, looking to strengthen customer acquisition and compete with traditional operators. MVNOs are also positioning for the future through innovating in technology, capturing growing IoT demand, and forming partnerships with verticals.
This latest report from GSMA Intelligence looks at the shape of the MVNO market today, analysing the state of the MVNO market by region and by business model. It also outlines the next phase of growth for MVNOs, including key markets to watch.
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