MVNOs explained

Breaking down the mobile acronyms:

MNO: Mobile Network Operator

The telecoms operators in the UK that own the networks: VodafoneThree, EE and O2.

MVNO: Mobile Virtual Network Operator

Brands that offer a mobile service without owning the network.

MVNA: Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator

A provider that bridges the GTM, operational and infrastructure gaps between MNOs and MVNOs.

MVNE: Mobile Virtual Network Enabler

A partner that provides the technological backends needed to run a MVNO service.

Why become an MVNO?

Becoming an MVNO is a huge opportunity, and is possible whether you’re already a well-established brand with an existing customer base, through to a start-up wanting to specialise in a mobile offering.

Some use cases include:

  • Established B2C brands: add a new revenue stream to increase customer loyalty with huge cross sell opportunity
  • Alternative Networks: leverage your niche in the market by providing a multi-play proposition with a reliable mobile offering
  • Start-up MVNOs: understand your customers to create a differentiated offer with a scalable network

  • Increase your revenue

    Give your customers more opportunities to get value from your brand.

  • Improve customer loyalty

    A more diverse portfolio lets you cross sell more products and keeps customers loyal to you.

  • Scale your business

    Acquire new customers with an attractive offer that’s tailored to your brand.

  • Grow your visibility

    MVNOs are becoming a more popular choice for customers and businesses and gaining visibility in the mobile space.

  • Minimise additional infrastructure

    Advance your product portfolio and technology without having to manage the infrastructure and operations.

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Why choose Gamma as your MVNO partner?

Choosing an MVNO partner that sets you up effectively, and continues to support you as you grow, is incredibly important to the success of your brand. Here’s just some of the reasons why working with Gamma helps you become an MVNO the right way:

Count on our decades of experience, regulatory knowledge and mobile deployments.
Our consultancy service supports you from understanding the technology, to nailing your GTM strategy.
Our solution leverages the VodafoneThree network, alongside Gamma’s reputation of carrying over 25% of UK business minutes.
Swiftly deploy your MVNO solution with a low cost to entry, to maximise your investment.
Our product portfolio allows you to scale your offer with product such as landline voice, SIP, security, IoT and more!
Our solution contains technical features that enhance your offering beyond the network capability.
We can enable small, start-up MVNOs all the way through to large brands with multi-million customers.

Ready to revolutionise your mobile offerings?

Whether you're an established provider or just starting out, Gamma is your perfect partner

With more than 20 years of expertise as an MVNA, we streamline the process between MNOs and your business. Partnering with Gamma ensures access to Threes 5G network, allowing you to tailor mobile solutions to your customers’ needs, from data and voice to messaging and IoT applications.

Mobile APIs

eSIM capabilities

Device management

Full user control and management

Rapid CDR delivery

FUSION IoT available

Private data networks

Device SIMs

Want to learn more about becoming an MVNO, or ready to start your journey with Gamma?

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