Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market, By Service (Network Routing, Customer Care, Handset Management and Marketing and Sales), Infrastructure (Skinny Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Thin Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), and Thick Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)), Operational Model (Reseller, Service Operator and Full Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)), Subscriber (Consumer and Enterprise), Business Model (Discount, Specialist Data, Ethnic, Business, International, Youth/Media, Bundled and Others), Organization Size (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise and Large Enterprise)  – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Analysis and Size

The increasing usage of data and value-added services such aas M-commerce and live streaming based services are anticipated to enhance the market growth for mobile virtual network operators during the forecast period. The growing smartphone penetration and the subsequent increase in mobile subscriber base is projected to remarkably contribute to growth of the market across the globe. Mobile virtual network operators deal with numerous customer needs; though, they do not own the full license or infrastructure for using radio frequencies.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market is expected to reach USD 1547.73 billion by 2030, which is USD 833.72 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 8.04% during the forecast period. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and pestle analysis.

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) is a wireless communication service provider. This operator does not possess the wireless network infrastructure and it is a reseller for wireless communications services.

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market

Drivers

• Increasing penetration of mobile devices

The rising penetration of mobile devices is expected to drive the growth rate of the market. GSMA expected that 5.3 billion individuals will have subscribed to mobile services by the end of 2021, accounting for around 67% of the global population. Now own most people a mobile phone in growing markets, suggesting that coming growth will come from younger populations which are taking out their first mobile subscription. In coming five years, an additional 400 million new mobile users are expected to be added, most of them will be from the Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia-Pacific, bringing the total number of subscribers to 5.7 billion around 70% of the global population.

• Increasing technological advancements

Technological advancements such as M2M and cloud are projected to drive the growth for the mobile virtual network operators market during the forecast period. Mobile virtual network operators are anticipated to offer convenient mobility and cheaper options for industries such as entertainment, lifestyle and productivity to upsurge revenue generation. Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) also offers numerous features by offering roaming services to their customers while traveling. For instance, Lyca mobile delivers inexpensive international calling rates to their users.

 Opportunities

• Surging product launches

The major market players provide wireless services at competitive expenses globally, which will create immense opportunities for the market's growth rate in upcoming years. For instance, Boost Mobile has introduced Connected Car in July 2022. This is a turnkey solution for mobile internet at flexible costs. With Boost mobile, anyone can easily get Wi-Fi in their automobile. Connect multiple computers, tablets and phones in the consumer automobile and take them everywhere. Furthermore, they can now stream their favourite movies and shows, surf the web and listen to their favourite songs and podcasts without using their cell phone's data plan during long road journey. The users of connected Car plan get a mobile access to 5GB of 4G LTE data and remote Wi-Fi hotspot.

 Restraints

• Issues associated with mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market

Lack of technological expertise and skilled workforce in developing and underdeveloped economies will act as a restraint for the market growth. Also, low service quality and decreasing profit margins and prioritization will yet again obstruct the market growth rate. Furthermore, lack of strong infrastructural facilities and lack of readiness of MNOs in the backward economies will also derail the growth rate of the market.

This mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Covid-19 Impact Analysis on Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market

Novel coronavirus and its spread in developing and developed countries, forcing governments to put lockdowns, travel bans and logistical restrictions, badly damaged numerous markets all over the globe. The advent of coronavirus also aided some markets flourish with a better growth rate. Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) offer better conditions for the work from home measures. Adoption of communication services has also increased because remote work comprises higher consumption of internet, telecom and other digital services to increase the work from home experience and also strengthen the operational model. However, the covid-19 outbreak has delayed or restricted spectrum organizations to deploy 5G networks in numerous countries and limiting the mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) market growth.

Recent Development

• In 2022, PeP has acquired Simapka to increase mobile services in Poland. This acquisition would help in emerging an ecosystem where a diversity of additional services would boost the payments. The major aim of this acquisition is to ensure that the retail outlets gain benefit from the sturdy digitization of payments through Simapka’s mobile application throughout Europe.
• In 2022, Cricket Wireless LLC announced their collaboration with the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). This agreement enables Cricket to offer unique experiences to SIAC fans at all Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) member schools.

Global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Scope

The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market is segmented on the basis of service, infrastructure, operational model, subscriber, business model, organization size. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Service

• Network Routing
• Customer Care
• Handset Management and Marketing and Sales

 Infrastructure

• Skinny Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)
• Thin Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)
• Thick Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)

 Operational Model

• Reseller
• Service Operator
• Full Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)

 Subscriber

• Consumer
• Enterprise

Business Model

• Discount
• Specialist Data
• Ethnic
• Business
• International
• Youth/Media
• Bundled
• Others

Organization Size

• Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise
• Large Enterprise

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, service, infrastructure, operational model, subscriber, business model, organization size as referenced above.

The countries covered in the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Israel, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Asia-Pacific dominates the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market in terms of revenue and market due to phenomenal growth of the telecommunications services industry in this region. 

Europe will continue to project the highest compound annual growth rate during the forecast period of 2023-2030. The growth can be recognized to the advantageous regulatory framework, which is anticipated to play a vital role in evolving the mobile virtual network operators. In this region.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market Share Analysis

The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market.

Some of the major players operating in the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market are:

• Virgin Media Business Ltd (U.K.)
• DataXoom (U.S.)
• Lebara (U.K.)
• KDDI CORPORATION (Japan)
• Asahi Net, Inc. (Japan)
• Tesco (U.K.)
• Virgin Plus (Canada)
• TRACFONE (U.S.)
• Verizon (U.S.)
• DISH Wireless L.L.C (U.S.)
• Lyca Mobile (U.K.)
• Poste Italiane (Italy)
• Airvoice Wireless (U.S.)
• giffgaff (U.K.)
• Kajeet, Inc. (U.S.)
• Enreach (Netherlands)
• Ting (Canada)
• Red Pocket Mobile (U.S.)
• Consumer Cellular (U.S.)