An Exploration of Relationships Between Mobile Network Operators (MNO) and Mobile Virtual Network Operations (MVNO) in Nigeria: A Case Study of MVNO in United States of America

Femi Ekanoye, Temitope Olokunde, Victor Mbarika and Philip Musa
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Femi Ekanoye: ICT University, Baton Rouge, USA
Temitope Olokunde: Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA
Victor Mbarika: Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, USA
Philip Musa: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA

International Journal of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications and Networking (IJITN), 2018, vol. 10, issue 2, 1-13

Abstract: Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are of immense value to the mobile telecommunications industry as they provide services at an affordable rate to customers and work with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) who own the telecommunication infrastructure. This is because Mobile Network Operators sell airtime at wholesale rates to Mobile Virtual Network Operators. The Mobile Virtual Network Operators retain their brand name whilst having an arrangement with their host who is the Mobile Network Operator (MNO). This article therefore identifies the bottlenecks experienced by MNOs in establishing relationships with MVNOs in Nigeria. The article also covers the various forms of MVNO business models available in the industry and the types of policies that support the MVNO success and sustainability.

Date: 2018
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