The Emergence of Mvnos
The Emergence of Mvnos
The Emergence of Mvnos
Agenda
The challenge of roaming for MVNOs
MVNO roaming
Global MVNO in 2015 : 186 million subscriptions North America and Western Europe dominate.
Mature MVNOs move to a Full MVNO Model Full MVNOs have Own Core Network & IMSI Range Need to start Roaming Management From Scratch Require Outsourcing of Roaming Management
19% 16% 14% 13% 10% 9% (FriENDi & Renna) 8% 7% (Tracfone) 5% 4% (Red Bull, Virgin & Boost Mobile) 2.5% 2% (JCI) <1%
Full MVNOs are outsourcing roaming Management Dual IMSI hubbing provides MVNOs with one step immediate worldwide roaming footprint Single IMSI hubbing provides a long-term solution with ability to negotiate IOT BICS provides an extensive roaming portfolio to deliver a one stop shop roaming service to MVNOs
New EU roaming regulations will enforce opening of roaming with European operators and stimulate creation of MVNOs in Europe BICS supports & facilitates roaming agreement establishment between MVNOs and MNOs via the OC Roaming hub A major additional Inbound traffic opportunity for connected MNOs
MVNO roaming creates an inbound traffic opportunity for existing Mobile Operators Roaming Hub will have a major role to play
MNO 2
MNO 3
MNO 1
OPX
Sponsor Operators
MNO 5
Sponsor 1 IMSI
SIM Applet
OPZ
Worldwide Coverage
Voice/SMS CAMEL - 3G
MNO 2
MNO 3
MNO 1
Best approach for MVNOs & new entrants All services supported : Voice, SMS, Data & CAMEL
OPX
Sponsor Operators
MNO 5
Attractive IOTs Transparent for end user: same MSISDN and seamless user experience
OPZ
OC Roaming Hub
MNO 6 MNO 5
Open Connectivity Roaming hub is a GSMA initiative One single connection provide access to many roaming partners 1 contract, 1 bill, 1 payment for many roaming relations Using home IMSI Peering enable connection to customer of other roaming hubs
MNO 2
MNO 3
IREG and TADIG testing performed by the roaming hub Financial liability taken by the roaming hub Billing, invoicing, settlement by the roaming hub IOTs discounts
MNO 2
MNO 3
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Roaming Hub B
MNO G MNO H
Multi IMSI roaming hub is used to provide global roaming around the world 1 Step global roaming
As the traffic grows, OC Roaming hub is used to enable roaming with home IMSI to provide better IOT rates bring user experience to perfection
Conclusions
Conclusions
MNOs and MVNOs mutually benefit from engaging with each other Business constraints prevent them from doing this BICS offers seamless solutions to make this happen rapidly BICS encourages MNOs to connect to the OC roaming hub & dual IMSI hubs to receive significant MVNO minute volumes
Thank You!
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Stephen Breen Head of Roaming - BICS stephen.breen@bics.com + 353 87 11 6 10 10