Boost Mobile, Amp’d founder now heads action-camera startup
The domestic market’s infatuation with mobile virtual network operators looks to be on an upswing as mobile carriers look to partner with new brands in order to reach niche market segments and drive revenue from incremental usage...
MVNO Republic Wireless credits cash for unused cellular data
Following up on a trial earlier this year, mobile virtual network operator Republic Wireless expanded the availability of new rate plans that refund costs associated with unused cellular data as a credit on a customer’s bill.
Republic...
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Customers get free talk, text and data on Wi-Fi from MVNO
Sprint-backed mobile virtual network operator Scratch Wireless on May 19 unveiled a new smartphone, the $99 Coolpad Arise; users buy the phone and never have to pay for service.
The Android-based smartphone takes a Wi-Fi-first...
Latest MVNO entrant backed by former Cricket, Simple Mobile execs
The domestic wireless market’s ultra-competitive environment is not preventing new entrants from trying to find their place. One of the most recent entrants is UVA Mobile, which bills itself as a “premiere” prepaid service provider...
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WSJ reports the Google MVNO could be announced this week
Google’s plans to launch a commercial mobile service could begin as early as this Wednesday, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
The report suggests that the mobile service will allow customers to only...
How can carriers monetize the connected car? What role will telecom vendors play and what's in it for the end user?
There's a lot of talk in the industry as to how the telecom players - operators and equipment vendors will or won't more closely...
From big data to customer engagement, ASPIDER-NGI delivers solutions as a service
An eye on providing network operators with disruptive service solutions, ASPIDER-NGI has taken a forward-thinking approach that enables clients to push customer engagement, build loyalty and increase revenues.
With its precise focus on rapid...
MVNO FreedomPop unveils app to solve cellular/Wi-Fi handoff challenge
FreedomPop continues to enhance its mobile virtual network operator-based service, this week launching its Premium Voice technology that it claims solves the handoff challenge between cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
The MVNO said the software platform allows for...
Reports indicate Google in talks with Hutchison on roaming deal
Google’s plans to enter the domestic wireless telecom space through a mobile virtual network operator model could use international roaming as a hook to attract customers.
Published reports over the weekend indicated that Google was in...
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Google said this week that while it does not aspire to become a "network operator at scale," it does plan to share its plans regarding wireless service within the coming months. The news came at Mobile World Congress from Sundar Pichai, the executive who...
Media reports suggest that Google is taking actions to launch mobile service as a mobile virtual network operator. Why on Earth would they do that? MVNO is such an archaic and anachronistic concept. It is unlikely that Google will launch a traditional MVNO. Traditionally,...
Much has been written in the last week or so about Google's “rumored” upcoming mobile virtual network operator play, including the reasons it will not be successful and the challenges Google will face challenging the incumbent mobile operators. As we read each developing story,...
Google has its fingers in a lot of telecom pies, and the industry has been abuzz with word that the tech giant has a mobile virtual network operator agreement in the works with T-Mobile US and Sprint. Google executives declined to comment on the...
Sky set to add mobile to platform beginning in 2016
U.K.-based satellite television provider Sky said it plans to add mobile services to its portfolio through a mobile virtual network operator agreement with Telefónica UK, which offers wireless services under the O2 brand.
The multiyear deal...
Reports suggest Google MVNO launch could happen this year
Numerous sources are reporting that Internet search giant Google is looking to enter the domestic mobile telecom space as a mobile virtual network operator partnering with either Sprint or T-Mobile US.
While details remain sparse, a report...
Last year was one of dynamic change and investment in the telecom sector as a whole as operators across the world launched LTE services. Meanwhile, over-the-top providers and mobile virtual network operators stepped up their game for the hearts and minds of customers through...
MVNO service to target enterprise customers; launch late 2015
Story updated with small cell plans
International mobile telecommunications provider Vodafone Group announced plans to re-enter the U.S. space through its Vodafone Americas subsidiary operating as a mobile virtual network operator running across T-Mobile US’ network. The...
It’s been a busy week for Amdocs with announcements related to carrier-grade Wi-Fi and quad-play acceleration.
Starting with the carrier-grade Wi-Fi announcement (covered by RCR Wireless in yesterday’s news edition), the focus was on an independent research report looking at the potential to transition from...
Sprint added a new mobile virtual network operator to its stable, announcing that mobile virtual network enabler partner Unified Signal is powering a new service under the ITalk brand. The service will target the “data device/hot spot” industry.
The ITalk service will tap into Sprint’s...
According to Consumer Reports’ most recent customer satisfaction survey, a trio of mobile virtual network operators came out on top among postpaid service providers, while the prepaid survey found similar results.
Canada-based Ting topped the postpaid survey, garnering an overall score of 91, just ahead...
Few market segments have seen as much upheaval across the mobile industry as the mobile virtual network operator space. Having at various times been the belle of the ball and the one left behind to clean up after a raucous party, MVNOs have seen...
