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Rocket Mobile launches innovative group plans in New Zealand
Commerce Commission

Rocket Mobile launches innovative group plans in New Zealand

Rocket Mobile has unveiled New Zealand's first MVNO group plans with unlimited mobile data at varying speeds, challenging the dominance of major MNOs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
New NZ telco Rocket Mobile launches with unlimited data plans
Unified Communications

New NZ telco Rocket Mobile launches with unlimited data plans

NZ's Rocket Mobile launches as a new telecommunication service bringing unlimited data plans, aiming to challenge rival companies' hidden costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
New $45 unlimited mobile data plan with perks from MyRepublic
Digital Entertainment

New $45 unlimited mobile data plan with perks from MyRepublic

MyRepublic has launched a new mobile data plan, MyRepublic Plus, offering unlimited data capped at 40 Mbps for $45 per month.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023

Global Stories

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) stories

Lifecycle launches Nexus App for MVNO customer management
Digital Transformation

Lifecycle launches Nexus App for MVNO customer management

Lifecycle Software has unveiled its Nexus App, a mobile application designed to help Mobile Virtual Network Operators streamline operations and enhance customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
SourseAI & Digitalk join forces to support new MVNOs
Unified Communications

SourseAI & Digitalk join forces to support new MVNOs

Sydney's SourseAI has partnered with Digitalk to help mobile virtual network operators launch and thrive using AI and flexible platform solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
MVNO-in-a-Box revenue to exceed USD $1 billion by 2029
Unified Communications

MVNO-in-a-Box revenue to exceed USD $1 billion by 2029

A Juniper Research study forecasts global MVNO-in-a-Box revenue will hit USD $1 billion by 2029, up from USD $310 million in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends
Verizon

MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends

IoT Analytics' new report reveals 3.6 billion active cellular IoT connections in 2023, with MVNOs outpacing MNOs in cost-effectiveness for 4G connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
SourseAI wins top honour at MVNO World Congress for Atlas
Data Science

SourseAI wins top honour at MVNO World Congress for Atlas

Sydney start-up SourseAI wins Cloud-Based Solution of the Year at MVNO World Congress for its Atlas platform, which uses AI to aid mobile providers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Very Mobile migrates to AWS cloud for enhanced business efficiency
Hyperscale

Very Mobile migrates to AWS cloud for enhanced business efficiency

Very Mobile, part of CK Hutchison, has moved its Qvantel Flex BSS operations to Amazon Web Services' cloud for improved business efficiency and adaptability, announced at Barcelona's MWC.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Tech Mahindra launches Swiss digital MVNE platform 'Sunrise'
Data Protection

Tech Mahindra launches Swiss digital MVNE platform 'Sunrise'

Tech Mahindra rolls out Sunrise, a digital MVNE platform for Switzerland's largest privately-owned operator, reducing telco onboarding time by 70% via digitalisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) stories

WaveMaker unveils app studio for influencer-branded MVNO apps
Unified Communications

WaveMaker unveils app studio for influencer-branded MVNO apps

WaveMaker partners with AT&T to launch a mobile app studio enabling influencers to create branded wireless apps swiftly and at scale for their followers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
SourseAI partners with Lebara for Nigerian launch
Unified Communications

SourseAI partners with Lebara for Nigerian launch

Sydney's SourseAI has teamed up with Lebara's Brand Licence Partner Program to support the launch of Lebara Nigeria, a new mobile operator.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Vodafone-Three merger approved, promises UK benefits
Unified Communications

Vodafone-Three merger approved, promises UK benefits

The Competition and Markets Authority has approved the Vodafone-Three merger, which experts see as a significant boost for UK businesses and consumers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans
Customer Experience

Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans

Ymobile has launched as the UK's first data-led eSIM MVNO, offering flexible data plans and addressing the environmental impact of traditional SIM cards.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
More wins MVNO Start-Up of the Year at global awards
Partner Programmes

More wins MVNO Start-Up of the Year at global awards

Australian telco More named MVNO Start-Up of the Year at Europe's MVNO World Congress for growth-driven strategies and innovations, leveraging CommBank trust.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Swoop Holdings reports robust growth in mid-year results
Unified Communications

Swoop Holdings reports robust growth in mid-year results

Swoop Holdings reports a 17% year-on-year revenue increase in half-year results, attributing this robust growth to successful acquisitions and a subscriber increase to over 160,000.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Progility partners with Aussie retailer to enhance in-store cell coverage
Unified Communications

Progility partners with Aussie retailer to enhance in-store cell coverage

Progility Technologies partners with an Australian retailer to solve in-store cellular coverage issues using high-tech repeaters.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023