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Mobile Virtual Network Enablers (MVNE): A Study of Functional Viability

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Mind Commerce Publishing
Published: February 2008
Product Code: R331-96
Description
MVNEs form the backbone of an MVNO’s business of wireless Network Services providing help in broad areas of product development and marketing. These outsourced services include: Data Services, Content Management, Customer Relationship Management, Profile Management, Service Provisioning, Work Fulfillment, Billing, Invoice and Settlement, Revenue and Service Continuity Assurance etc.

This report evaluates the working aspects of MVNE’s and their operations primarily focusing on the market opportunities (outsourced from MVNOs). The report contains a categorization analysis by MVNE service and by the extent to which various OSS items are outsourced. The report also includes a comparison matrix that acts as a reference and recommendation to help choose MVNEs by service type and specialty.

Mobile Virtual Network Enablers (MVNE): A Study of Functional Viability is a must have for any MVNO considering why to oursource, what to outsource, and to which MVNE.

Target Audience
  • Mobile operators
  • Existing and potential MVNO's
  • Core network and specialty infrastructure providers
  • Investment community
Table of Contents
Introduction


Chapter 1

Entering the Wireless Market

MVNO and MNO

Categories of MVNOs

Figure: MVNO Categories


Chapter 2

Insight of the Business Model and Prerequisites

Table: Subscription rate to MVNO services


New Challenges and Solutions in the Domain

Figure: Illustration of the Paradigm Shift


MVNO and MVNE Supply Chain Management

Figure: Chain Management in a Modular Structure


Chapter 3

Materialization of MVNE

The “E” Factor in MVNO

Ancestry of MVNE’s

ASP’s

IT companies

Billing and mediation companies

Content providers or content aggregators

Hardware manufacturers and infrastructure providers

Internet, telecom and media companies

Service bureau or managed communication services companies


Importance of MVNE


Chapter 4

MNVO and MNVE Coupling

Figure: MVNO & MVNE Coupling


MVNEs Benefits

Accelerated Time to Market

Cost Analysis of Launching and Operating an MVNO by Using an MVNE

Reduced Customer Acquisition Costs

Reduced Operating Risk


Key Platforms/Services offered

Basic services

Intermediate services

Value Added services

Advanced services


Choosing the MVNE

Conclusion


Chapter 5

MVNE - Mobile Virtual Network Enablers

MVNE Business Strategy

MVNEs Focusing on the Business Application

Major Services Offered by the MVNE and their Sources

Handsets

Radio Access, Core Networks

Core Network Vendors

Messaging Platforms

Voicemail Platforms

IP Multimedia Sub-system

Content Providers

OSS, BSS, and MSS


Chapter 6

MVNE: Service Offering Perspective

Pros and Cons of the Basic MVNE Services

Prepaid

Advantage

Disadvantage

Voip

Advantage

Disadvantage

Roaming

Advantage

Disadvantage

Post Paid

Advantage

Disadvantage

SMS/MMS

Advantage

Disadvantage

Hybrid Plan

Advantage

Disadvantage


Chapter 7

MVNE Companies worldwide

Telspace

Telcordia

Martin Dawes Systems

Sonopia

Effortel

Transatel

Versentmobile

Visagemobile

Ontronics

Mvnoskynet

Inphonix

Oasi Systems

Telis

Bcgi

Qualution Systems

Msx Inc

Sacaya

Efulfillment Partners

Startek

Tti Mobile

Apertio

Netbromo

zero-sum

Commoditel

Virtel


Role and Service wise validation of notable MVNE

Comparison Matrix based on Services/Roles


Chapter 8

MVNE Business Opportunities

Market Revenues and Estimation for the MVNE Services

World Market Forecasts Growth and Technology

MVNE - The Current Scenario

Future Trends

Ordering and More Information
Price and Delivery Options



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