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.
Thursday, 30 August 2012
CyCell launches OwnFone UK
CyCell has launched OwnFone, an MVNO targeting (but not exclusively) the worrying parents of children who need a phone but neither need or can be trusted with an expensive all out offer. The phones on offer are palm size and slim with the added benefit of being pre-programmed with a maximum of 12 numbers each of which gets its own button naming the call receiver. The idea is to provide a reduced risk handset to children and those who only want calling in an emergency. There is no texting and no Internet facility.
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Porto Seguro M2M MVNO in Brazil goes live
Porto Seguro Telecom, a joint venture between the insurance firm Porto Seguro and MVNE Datora Telecom, has launched services in Brazil. The service is initially targeting 2000 M2M in-vehicle subscribers for its vehicle tracking service, with the hope of expanding this to 450,000. As reported by RCR Wireless.
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