MVNO
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Analysts and execs from the two mobile network operators have responded the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to progress its review of the Vodafone/Three merger proposal to an in-depth phase 2 review.
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French operator Bouygues Telecom has signed an exclusive agreement with La Poste group for 100% of its subsidiary La Poste Telecom, the largest mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the French market.
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Verizon, T Mobile and DISH have all been in talks with tech giant Amazon for weeks, as it explores launching wireless services for Prime Subscribers.
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South Africa’s Telkom is to offer wholesale capacity on its mobile network to virtual network operators, the company said this week.
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Grover, a subscription provider for consumer tech has launched its own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) for tech rental customers in the US.
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The Mexican government will take a majority stake in Altán Redes after the telco after signed a US$388 million rescue package.
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Wireless Logic Group expects first year revenues for its enterprise-grade IoT mobile network to reach £2 million.
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As Europe’s mobile industry evolves, so too the MVNO market changes shape, with an increased need for players to ascend the value chain in the digital age. Gareth Willmer explores the emerging trends, opportunities and challenges for both MVNOs and their operator partners
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IoT network carrier 1NCE has raised $50 million in capital from a raft of investors including Deutsche Telekom and SoftBank.
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The world's largest MVNO is investing £250 million to expand its reach into new markets and develop new technology.
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Dish's Boost Mobile it to acquire Los Angeles-based MVNO Gen Mobile for an undisclosed sum.
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Dish has partnered with AT&T to serve its MVNO customers, signing a long-term strategic network services agreement (NSA).
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Saudi Arabia now has four MVNOs after the national regulator awarded new licenses to Integrated Telecom Mobile Company Limited and Future Networks for Communications Company.
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Built from scratch for those who want sustainability and service, MVNO Honest is the back-of-a-beermat idea on a mission to shake up the UK mobile market. Melanie Mingas talks to CEO and co-founder Andy Aitken
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Zain has launched a virtual 5G-ready network in Iraq, under the name Oodi, with US-based digital commerce company Matrixx Software.
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Infobip has made a range of CPaaS solutions available for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).
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HMD Mobile has officially launched its own MVNO operation in the UK.
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In its latest move to reduce mobile prices for consumers, the Canadian regulator has said Bell Mobility, Rogers and Telus must allow MVNOs wholesale access to their networks.
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Three UK has appointed Matt Ward as its new head of mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).
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Proximus Group has signed a definitive agreement with DPG Media to acquire Mobile Vikings, including the Jim Mobile brand.
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A new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) is to launch in Mexico in December, using MDS Global’s VNOnDemand solution to power its business support systems.
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Transatel's has extended its partnership with BT giving its MVNO customers access to wi-fi calling, VoLTE and 5G.
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Mexico’s América Móvil is selling its US-based pay-a-you-go mobile phone service, Tracfone, to Verizon for as much as US$6.9 billion.
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International voice and SMS firm LANCK Telecom has introduced the A&B Number Handshake, a comprehensive anti-fraud solution to tackle the growing volume of robocalls and related fraud.
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Lycamobile, the world’s largest MVNO, has sold its Spanish division to Masmovil for €372 million.
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Rogers Communications says that unfavourable regulation could affect its plan to invest close to $3 billion in infrastructure buildout.
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Swisscom’s Italian fibre company Fastweb is to become the fifth mobile operator in Italy, following government approval.
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Amazon has entered the competition to buy Boost Mobile from Sprint, Reuters reported last night.
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Private equity group EQT Infrastructure has submitted a takeover bid of $2.27 billion (AUD$3.27bn) for Vocus, Australia’s fourth largest telecom operator.
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Telefónica is facing investigations by the European Commission over its acquisition of KPN’s E-Plus and by the UK regulator over a network collapse in December.