12 May 2021 # Launching an MVNO – 5 Essential Tips ![](https://www.digitalk.com/images/red-black-pattern.jpg) The MVNO market continues to thrive, with strong growth predicted. With 5G accelerating, a more crowded marketplace and diversified supply chain is expected. All of which means growing competition and a clear need to differentiate. So, if you’re intending to launch a new MVNO it’s essential to ensure that the business fundamentals are in place from the outset. Benefit from expert advice by exploring 5 key tips for success in a new briefing paper from Digitalk. --- 5G is transforming the telecoms industry, promising significant opportunities for MVNOs and MNOs. That’s why, according to a report from Fortune Business Insights, the global MVNO market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% to reach $123.4 billion by 2028 – up from $67.5 billion in 2020[\[1\]](#ref1). ## Opportunity knocks for MVNOs in the 5G and IoT era As well as creating significant new opportunities for MVNOs and MNOs, transformation for 5G will inevitably attract innovative new service providers to the telecoms market in a way that the industry has not experienced before. It means that new MVNOs will require a watertight business model in order to ensure success in the new paradigm. While innovation will be key to success, fundamental business principles are essential from the outset. That’s why Digitalk has published a new report – one of a series of unmissable guides for MVNOs, MVNEs and MNOs – to help MVNOs successfully launch and prosper in the 5G era. As well as offering essential insights into launching an MVNO, the paper – titled “[5 Essential Tips for Launching an MVNO](https://www.digitalk.com/component/content/article/18?Itemid=367#tips)” – also outlines a large-scale MVNO cloud migration case study carried out by Digitalk for a major European MNO. ## 5 Essential Tips for Launching an MVNO To be successful MVNOs need to target a specific customer demographic or segment and, crucially – in such a dynamic and expanding market – need to do this more effectively than MNOs and other MVNO competitors. “5 Essential Tips for Launching an MVNO” signposts the key stages and thought processes MVNOs need to consider when developing their proposition. Topics covered include sourcing your host network and IT partners, launching your new venture, and how to ensure its continued success. What about your distribution model? Can you effectively put your ‘product’ in the hands of the right customers? The paper also considers sourcing the right partners – your relationship with the host MNO or ‘Enabler’ partner is crucial to your strategy. Can your proposition stand up to in-depth ‘quizzing’ from your MNO partner? Managing the launch of an MVNO is a significant undertaking, but going back to sound business principles can mean the difference between success and failure. ## Digitalk has a strong track record of helping MVNOs to launch Digitalk has unique hands-on experience of supporting MVNOs looking to launch or migrate services to a new MNO. We have supported the launch of multiple MVNO business models, providing the proven reliability and scalability that our customers demand. Our watchword is ‘collaboration’, and we remain fully available throughout the lifecycle of the relationship as your business evolves. We offer rapid service launch, proven reliability and scalability, and experience of maximising the customer experience and value proposition. Our unique hands-on experience of working intricately with our existing MVNO customers is retained and shared by our team of experts, who can help you to successfully launch your new MVNO proposition. So, get started on your MVNO journey by downloading the “5 Essential Steps for Launching an MVNO” at [www.digitalk.com/resource-library.](https://www.digitalk.com/component/content/article/18?Itemid=367#tips) Or [contact Digitalk](https://www.digitalk.com/component/content/article/14?Itemid=357) to find out how our significant heritage and expertise in launching MVNO propositions can put yours in the strongest possible position right from the off. --- \[1\] Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Market, 2021-2028. https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/mobile-virtual-network-operators-market-100076 --- **Share this post** [ ![Copy link](https://www.digitalk.com/images/copy-link.svg) ](https://www.digitalk.com/javascript:copyToClipboard();) [ ![Twitter](https://www.digitalk.com/images/twitter-grey-boxed.svg) ](https://www.digitalk.com/javascript:window.open("https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url="%20+%20document.location.href)) [ ![Facebook](https://www.digitalk.com/images/facebook-grey-boxed.svg) ](https://www.digitalk.com/javascript:window.open("https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u="%20+%20window.location.href)) [ ![Linkedin](https://www.digitalk.com/images/linkedin-grey-boxed.svg) ](https://www.digitalk.com/javascript:window.open("https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url="%20+%20document.location.href))