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, 20 May 2009
Hong Kong registers decline in MVNO subscribers – Hong Kong
According to the telecom regulator of Hong Kong, OFTA (Office of the Telecommunications Authority), the total number of mobile subscribers in Hong Kong has increased from 10.72 million in February 2008 to 11.49 million in February 2009. Also, the number of prepaid users increased to 5.35 million, from 4.99 million a year earlier. However, the country has witnessed a decline in MVNO subscribers to 769,509 in February 2009 from 776,958 a year earlier.
