There is no common and agreed MVNO definition. The industry and regulators have adopted various definitions for Mobile Virtual Network Operators, as there are several ways to form a MVNO, largely depending on which of the mobile network operator (MNO) facilities the MVNO relies on.
A reseller MVNO will either operate under its own brand or co-branded with the MNO. In most cases, the branded reseller brings brand value, distribution channels and/or a large existing customer base to the table
The full MVNO has complete control over its business operations, customers and data, allowing full control over the services and products it offers in the market, as well as flexibility in designing and deploying new services.
The Enhanced Service Provider MVNO (Medium MVNO) operates under its own brand with its own SIM cards, and can obtain its own numbering range/mobile network code but is not completely independent from the MNO.
The service provider MVNO, (Thin MVNO) will operate under its own brand. The MVNO will bring a business model with a concept, brand, distribution channels or a large existing customer base to the table.
MVNO Types & Operational Models? MVNO types, e.g. service provider, medium and full MVNO, etc. are defined by which of the operational components the MVNO manages and which one the MNO manages.
