September 2025
The Private Network Sham: Factories Get Free 5G? No — Telcos Get a New Monopoly
Thailand's 5G private network initiative: a controlled ecosystem that benefits a telecom duopoly, not industry innovation. Presented as a bold step toward industrial innovation, an initiative by Thailand’s telecom paper tiger promises to empower enterprises with free private network spectrum. While the NBTC paints a picture of open access, the framework's fine print reveals a different story. Beneath the surface...
MVNO Business Models
This guide breaks down the most prominent MVNO business models, explaining their unique value, target markets with key examples.
A MVNO with a Cause: How Two YouTubers Are Transforming Mobile Service in Mexico
Jimmy Álvarez and Andrés Neshudo, two of Mexico's most popular YouTubers, have launched the MVNO REVO that funds social causes.
YouTube Superstar MrBeast Reportedly Planning His Own MVNO
YouTube superstar MrBeast is reportedly planning to enter the mobile service market with a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).
August 2025
Another One: Nedbank Connect Enters South Africa’s Growing Bank MVNO Market
Nedbank has become the latest South African bank to launch its own mobile network, Nedbank Connect South Africa's banking sector is increasingly becoming the new frontier for mobile connectivity, with the launch of Nedbank Connect, the latest mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to hit the market. Nedbank has officially launched its mobile operator, Nedbank Connect, making it one of the latest of...
Cell C’s Wholesale and MVNO Strategy Drives Profitability and Growth
Cell C has achieved profitability for the year ending May 31, 2025, thanks to a strategic focus on its wholesale and MVNO partnerships.
As if 46 MVNOs Weren’t Enough: Nigeria’s Pioneering Telco, ntel, Is Plotting a Comeback
As the Nigerian telecom landscape is getting ready for the arrival of 46 new MVNOs, the former operator, ntel is plotting a comeback
MVNO Zero1 Joins the 5G SA Bandwagon
Singapore-based MVNO Zero1 is upgrading its two if its plans to 5G Standalone (SA), signaling a major shift in the local telecom market.