Mobile Virtual Network Operator Market Dynamics Trends, Segmentation, Key Players, Application And Forecast

In 2018, the mobile virtual network operator market generated $61.7 billion and is projected to witness a 9.7% CAGR during 2018–2023. This is due to the rapid growth of triple play services in developing countries, segment-targeted pricing strategies and innovative distribution, and increasing penetration of mobile devices and demand for low cost mobile services. Mobile service providers who do not own licensed spectrum and cellular network infrastructure but buy wireless network infrastructure services at wholesale prices from mobile network operators for reselling it to customers at a reduced price are called MVNOs.




On the basis of type, the MVNO market is divided into telecom, business, migrant, roaming, discount, media/entertainment, retail, and cellular M2M. The discount division held the largest share of the market during the historical period (2013–2017) and is further predicted to dominated the market during the forecast period. The roaming division is expected to advance at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period because several initiatives are being undertaken by MVNOs in various countries, including comprehensive roaming tariffs, to encourage people for traveling frequently, as it will increase the requirement for roaming offers.

When business model is taken into consideration, the MVNO market is categorized into reseller MVNO, full MVNO, and service MVNO. Out of these, the full MVNO category accounted for the major share of the market during the historical period and is expected to retain its position during the forecast period. The market for full MVNO is expanding rapidly because it offers features such as upselling of own service as value-added services, own sim cards, and complete customer ownership. Furthermore, non-telecom participants are projected to enter the market through full MVNO business model.


The research offers historical market size of the Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market for the period 2013–2017, and market forecast for the period 2018–2023.

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Segmentation

Market segmentation by Type
  • Discount
  • Cellular M2M
  • Business
  • Media/Entertainment
  • Migrant
  • Retail
  • Roaming
  • Telecom
Market Segmentation by Category
  • Postpaid
  • Prepaid
Market Segmentation by Business Model
  • Full MVNO
  • Service MVNO
  • Reseller MVNO
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