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Mobile virtual network operators: a strategic transaction cost analysis of preliminary experiences

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This paper describes and analyzes critical conditions for achieving net benefit from opening the value-chain in mobile communications by introducing mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in the Scandinavian and British markets. MVNOs are radio-less network operators that outsource the radio part and some other network elements to radio-based mobile network operators. The conclusion is that MVNOs offering complex bundles of innovative value-added services will probably not be competitively sustainable as separate firms, only as more tightly integrated partners of radio-based mobile network operators.

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  • Ulset, Svein, 0. "Mobile virtual network operators: a strategic transaction cost analysis of preliminary experiences," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 26(9-10), pages 537-549, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:telpol:v:26:y::i:9-10:p:537-549
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    1. Key Pousttchi & Yvonne Hufenbach, 2011. "Value Creation in the Mobile Market," Business & Information Systems Engineering: The International Journal of WIRTSCHAFTSINFORMATIK, Springer;Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (GI), vol. 3(5), pages 299-311, October.
    2. Fuentes, Rolando & Blazquez, Jorge & Adjali, Iqbal, 2019. "From vertical to horizontal unbundling: A downstream electricity reliability insurance business model," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 129(C), pages 796-804.
    3. Corrocher, Nicoletta & Lasio, Laura, 2013. "Diversification strategies in network-based services: The case of mobile virtual network operators," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 37(11), pages 1110-1123.
    4. Cricelli, Livio & Grimaldi, Michele & Ghiron, Nathan Levialdi, 2011. "The competition among mobile network operators in the telecommunication supply chain," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 131(1), pages 22-29, May.
    5. Barua, Bidushi & Matinmikko-Blue, Marja & Latva-aho, Matti, 2019. "On Design of Contracts Between Traditional MNOs and Local 5G Micro Operators," 30th European Regional ITS Conference, Helsinki 2019 205166, International Telecommunications Society (ITS).
    6. Cricelli, Livio & Grimaldi, Michele & Levialdi Ghiron, Nathan, 2012. "The impact of regulating mobile termination rates and MNO–MVNO relationships on retail prices," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 36(1), pages 1-12.
    7. Timo Smura & Annukka Kiiski & Heikki Hämmäinen, 2007. "Virtual operators in the mobile industry: a techno-economic analysis," Netnomics, Springer, vol. 8(1), pages 25-48, October.
    8. Garrido, Elisabet & Whalley, Jason, 2013. "Competition in wholesale markets: Do MNOs compete to host MVNOs?," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 37(11), pages 1124-1141.

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