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Mobile Virtual Network Operator MVNO (Global Market)

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2021: Global Virtual Mobile Operators Market Volume of $73.3 Billion
2018
- Orbis Research Data
- Data WiseGuyReports
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In the global market, there are about two hundred MVNO, among which there are several large players working around the world and having millions of subscriber bases - VirginMobile, TalkTalkGroup, Giffgaff and others. They are large organizations with several thousand employees and function as full-fledged operators.

2021: Global Virtual Mobile Operators Market Volume of $73.3 Billion

On March 8, 2022, a report was published according to which the volume of the global market for virtual mobile network operators (MVNO) amounted to $73.3 billion in 2021. It is projected that by 2030 the volume of the global market of virtual mobile operators will reach $140.2 billion with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) 7.5% during the forecast period of 2022-2030.

The introduction of various services, such as mobile money and inter-machine transactions (M2M), is the main factor driving the growth of the global market for virtual mobile operators. In addition, the development of cloud computing and big data analytics is projected to stimulate market growth. The growth of mobile penetration will contribute to the growth of the market during the study period. Growing government initiatives to reduce copyright and geo-blocking problems, as well as the demand for stable access to network services, are also projected to contribute to market growth.

The global market for virtual mobile network operators (MVNO) in 2021 amounted to $73.3 billion

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the whole view of the working system. To maintain business continuity, commercial organizations allowed employees to work from home (WFH). Thus, this increased the penetration of the Internet and further spurred the growth of the global market for virtual mobile network operators. Vodafone UK recorded a 50% increase in Internet traffic.

The services of virtual mobile network operators also help the health sector by offering voice services for patient surveillance. As a result, the global market for virtual mobile operators will grow along with the growth of the healthcare sector. High operating costs are expected to slow the growth of the global virtual mobile operator market.

Geographically, Asia and the Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing region in the global market for virtual mobile network operators. The growth of the market of virtual operators of mobile networks in the Asia-Pacific region is explained by the development of the telecommunications industry. In addition, the authorities, developing countries such as,, and Myanmar India, China Vietnam pay special attention to the modernization and growth telecommunication of amenities. Thus, the global market for virtual mobile network operators will grow significantly in the Asia-Pacific region. Moreover, the growing health sector in Asia and the Pacific will provide broad opportunities for market players to grow.

During the COVID-19 epidemic, demand for improved network infrastructure quickly increased. Due to the blocking of enterprises, the company allowed employees to work from home in order to remain operational during the pandemic. Thus, the consumer base has increased significantly. The COVID-19 epidemic has accelerated the demand for communication services to maintain performance. The growth of the health sector also contributed to the growth of the global market for virtual mobile operators.^[1]

2018

Orbis Research Data

The mobile virtual carrier (MVNO) market will grow at an average annual rate of 8.8% over the next five years. Such data are contained in a study by analysts of Orbis Research. At the same time, experts note that the volume of the global market according to the results of 2017 amounted to $54.1 billion^[2].

According to the study, now in the world there are about 1 thousand mobile virtual carriers. Their services are used by 10% of all mobile users. In fact, MVNO companies buy minutes of mobile operators (MNO) who are interested in unloading additional containers at wholesale prices, and resell them to customers. In the next five years, a serious increase in competition in this area is expected. Demand for cheaper tariff rates will also increase. Also, the increased popularity of MVNO should be affected by the predicted creation of M2M technologies and cloud money, coupled with an increase in data processing speed.

Europe dominates the MVNO market. Recent technological breakthroughs have helped propel new services in the region that can make common processes more efficient. For the same reason, the accuracy of various applications is expected to increase. Also in Europe, a series of launches of new products, mergers and acquisitions was undertaken.

Data WiseGuyReports

By the end of 2020, 110.7 million people will be using mobile virtual operators (MVNO) in Europe. Such data are contained in a report compiled on the basis of a study by WiseGuyReports analysts. The total annual average growth rate between 2015 and 2020 is expected to be 5%^[3].

Experts also concluded that the MVNO market will continue to be the largest by 2020. It Germany will feature more than 140 mobile virtual operators. The second place in terms of the pace of implementation of this technology will take. Great Britain Data on the number of subscribers in these countries at the end of 2015 are 23 million and 14.1 million people, respectively. Among other centers of growth, WiseGuyReports ranks Belgium, Spain Denmark and Holland.

Analysts WiseGuyReports give a basic list of reasons that directly affect the increase in the popularity of MVNO in Europe. Among them are the increasing penetration of smartphones and the active introduction of 4G and 4G + formats. The expansion of the range of supplementary services is also beneficial. Breakthrough growth until 2020 will be observed not only in the traditional MNVO sectors, but also, for example, in the M2M segment.

The most preferred business model on the continent will remain an approach involving various service discounts. Its share is 21%. A niche approach aimed at pensioners, young people, students and employees of non-profit organizations is professed by 20% of those present in the MVNO region. Another 19% of operators are focused on business.

Experts note that a favorable regulatory system remains an important element in the development of the MVNO market. For mobile operators, special game rules are being developed that stimulate competition and are focused on reducing tariffs and removing barriers for new operators.