Mobile Virtual Network Operator Market To Reach $137.31 Billion By 2030

Mobile Virtual Network Operator Market Growth & Trends

The global mobile virtual network operator market size is expected to reach USD 137.31 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.7% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing demand for data services and an increasing number of mobile users across the globe are expected to drive market growth. In addition, the growing number of services such as Machine to Machine (M2M), cloud, and mobile money is further anticipated to drive demand for mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) over the forecast period.

The growing demand to access mobile applications, social media, and multimedia services is further expected to propel the growth of MVNOs in the market over the forecast period. The declining prices of smartphones are contributing to the accelerating subscriber penetration across the globe and are expected to fuel the growth of the MVNO. Furthermore, increasing partnerships formed by key players for providing high-speed data services to consumers is anticipated to drive market growth over the forecast period.

Favorable government guidelines for MVNOs allow them to access the Single Wholesale Network (SWN) and the mobile operator networks and eliminate national roaming charges. This is expected to drive the market's growth over the forecast period. The surging government initiatives, such as the Digital Single Market (DSM) strategy, to remove copyright issues and geo-blocking concerns and offer better network service access for European consumers, are expected to drive the market's growth over the forecast period.

Many players in the market have led to increased competition among service providers. This has led companies to offer mobile services at cheaper rates, which is expected to strengthen market growth. The MVNO model is considered cost-effective and time-efficient to enter the telecom market to benefit the customers. This is expected to provide opportunities for a new entrant in the market over the next eight years.

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Mobile Virtual Network Operator Market Report Highlights

• The discount segment held the largest share of 24.2% in 2024. The M2M segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

• The full MVNO segment held the largest market share in 2024. The reseller MVNO segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

• The 4G MVNO segment dominated the market in 2024. The 5G MVNO segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

• The prepaid MVNO segment dominated the market in 2024. The postpaid MVNO segment is projected to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period.

• The consumer segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period. The enterprise segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

• The North America Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) industry accounted for a 39.5% share of the overall market in 2024. Asia Pacific Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) industry is projected to experience significant growth from 2025 to 2030.

Mobile Virtual Network Operator Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented global mobile virtual network operator market report based on type, operational model, service, contract, end-use, and region:

Mobile Virtual Network Operator Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Business

• Discount

• M2M

• Media

• Migrant

• Retail

• Roaming

• Telecom

Mobile Virtual Network Operator Operational Model Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Full MVNO

• Reseller MVNO

• Service Operator MVNO

Mobile Virtual Network Operator Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• 4G MVNO

• 5G MVNO

• Others

Mobile Virtual Network Operator Contract Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Prepaid MVNO

• Postpaid MVNO

Mobile Virtual Network Operator End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Consumer

• Enterprise

Mobile Virtual Network Operator Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

• Asia Pacific

  • Hong Kong

  • Malaysia

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • Oman

  • South Africa

List of key players in the Mobile Virtual Network Operator Market

• Boost Mobile

• Consumer Cellular

• Cricket Wireless LLC.

• DISH Wireless L.L.C.

• FreedomPop

• Locus Telecommunications, LLC.

• Lyca Mobile

• Mint Mobile, LLC.

• Red Pocket Mobile

• Tello

• Tesco Mobile Ltd

• TracFone Wireless, Inc.

• T?Mobile USA, Inc.

• UVNV, Inc

• Virgin Plus

• FRiENDi