The MVNO market now numbers over 600 operations. Their proliferation is widespread throughout Europe, North America and many Asian countries and more recently the sector has seen launches in the Middle East. The sector contains headline grabbing operations with activities in multiple markets through to small players with revenue positive operations based upon incredibly niche markets. As a sector the MVNO market is incredibly active with launches, buy outs and failures.
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
Nokia’s MVNO service with NTT DoCoMo named ‘Vertu Club’ – Japan
The MVNO agreement announced earlier between Nokia and NTT DoCoMo will actually be signed between NTT DoCoMo and Vertu, Nokia’s luxury handset division. The new MVNO will be called Vertu Club, with services available on a premium membership basis. In this regard, the first Japanese Vertu store, called Ginza Flagship Store, will become operational in Tokyo from February 19, 2009. However, the services of Vertu Club will become available to customers from the second quarter of 2009. In the meantime, customers can purchase unlocked handsets such as Vertu Ascent Ti, Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari and Vertu Signature from the Ginza Flagship Store.
