MVNOs: Evaluating their impact on market growth and profitability

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Stages of MVNO market development
• Role of the EU in facilitating MVNO access
• Stimuli for explosion of MVNOs:
  • 3rd tier' network operator(s)
  • operators' needs to reach out to new market segments
  • cost plus vs retail minus wholesale pricing
  • other stimuli
• Incumbent Network Operator's response
• Conclusion