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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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.
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
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