This document discusses mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and their business models. It compares earlier mobile network generations to 4G and describes the value chain and challenges for MVNOs. The document proposes that MVNOs should adopt a multi-mobile network operator model with always-best-connected capability to control infrastructure and flexibility. It also suggests that MVNOs could pursue opportunities in machine-to-machine communications, content services, and cloud computing to reduce costs over time.
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The traditional cellular network cannot cope with the increase in data and signaling traffic that is generated and thus is driving carriers in the direction of offload. The Phase 1 approach was centered on immediately relieving congestion on the network by encouraging offload to any available Wi-Fi hotspot. In this second part of the five part offload series, we draw attention to Direct Internet Offload. The concept of Direct Internet Offload is nothing new, but has taken a slight shift considering Wi-Fi’s popularity. And the flexibility to integrate them into mainstream network design offers transformative opportunities for carriers without losing sight of the commitment to make the user experience secure and controlled.
We have seen all the mobile broadband technologies like 1G, 2G, 3G and most recent 4G and upcoming is 5G. And they were very successful and motivated by the need to meet the requirement of the mobile users.
The relay stations are widely used in major wireless technologies such as WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) and LTE (Long term evolution) which provide cost effective service to the operators and end users. It is quite challenging to provide guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS) in WiMAX networks in cost effective manner.
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1.
2. Introduction
Comparison of 4G with other generations
LTE
Value chain in MVOs
Challenges to face
Proposed strategies of activities
Future work
Conclusion
Reference
3. One of the most important projects in recent years
among mobile network operators (MNOs) is the
network migration to long-term evolution (LTE).
The new network is expected to eliminate the
distinction between voice and data services as all
services use data protocols.
4. The new network is expected to provide an
improvement in bandwidth and throughput as
compared to its predecessors.
However, while the network of some MNOs already
changed to 4G, the cost for the end user has not
decreased.
5.
6. 1G refers to the first generation of wireless telephone
technology.
It’s speed was upto 2.4kbps
1G network use Analog Signal.
DRAWBACKS:
o Poor voice quality
o Poor battery life
o No security
o Large phone size
7. 2nd generation of wireless network.
It is based on GSM.
It uses digital signals.
Data speed was upto 64kbps
8. DRAWBACKS:
2G requires strong digital signals to help mobile phones
work.If there is no network coverage in any specific
area,digital signals would weak.
These systems are unable to handle complex data such
as videos.
9. Refer to 3rd generation.
Data transmission speed increased from144kbps-
2Mbps.
Typically called smart phones and having increased in
bandwidth.
Can accommodate web based applications audio and
video files.
10. o Expensive fee for 3G license services.
o Challenges to build infrastructure for 3G.
o Expensive 3G phones.
11. 4G is the fourth generation of wireless mobile
telecommunications technology, succeeding 3G.
It is known as MAGIC system.
• Mobile Multimedia
• Anytime Anywhere
• Global mobility service
• Integrated wireless solution
• Customized personal service
12. Capable of providing speed 100Mbps-1Gbps
High security
Potential and current applications include
amended mobile web access, IP telephony, gaming
services, high-definition mobile TV, video
conferencing, 3D television.
13. It is a standard for high-speed wireless communication
for mobile phones and data terminals.
It is based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network
technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using a
different radio interface together with core network
improvements.
14. An MVNO is a mobile service provider that does not
have its own mobile radio license .
It uses the network resources of a MNO and buys
wholesale services (i.e. minutes of voice, volume of
data, SMS and others).
15. Branded reseller: The lightest business model,
MVNO just provides its brand and its distribution
channels.
Light-MVNO: An intermediate business model
between a branded reseller and a full-MVNO.
Full-MVNO: The complete business model, where
the MNO provides the access network infrastructure,
while the MVNO provides the rest of the elements of
the value chain. It allows complete control of the
infrastructure. This model is adopted by many
operators.
16. Mobile virtual network enablers (MVNE):
This is a provider of infrastructure that
facilitates the launch of MVNO operations. An
MVNE can be positioned between the host MNO
and the MVNO. MVNEs reduce the entry barriers
for the MVNOs.
17.
18. A. MVNO Business Model
One of the contributing factors to the success of an
MVNO is its ability to control its infrastructure or the
level of resources it uses to provide services.
Namely, databases, billing, roaming, control the SIM
card of the customers, implementing its own policy.
19. Simple Full-MVNO model: The MVNO install its
own core equipment and connected to one host MNO.
Multi-MNO model: The MVNO connects to several
MNOs.
Always-best-connected model: The MVNO can select
automatically between several MNOs according to
certain criteria.
20. The choice of the business model of MNVO will
impact more or less the core network infrastructure for
several reasons
2G/3G of MVNO networks are not fully
compatiblewith LTE.
Core network signalling has moved from traditional
MAP, SS7 and RADIUS protocols to all-Diameter
signalling protocol in LTE.
Other proprietary interfaces (with other networks).
21. Migration of full-MVNO 2G/3G toward 4G
needs to mitigate different issues:
1. Ability to introduce services independently;
2.Interworking and inter-administration interfaces
3. Diameter signalling controller (DSC).
4. Enforcing Policy through another network/access
5. Detecting user behaviour and context data.
6. Selecting best alternative access network.
22. MVNO chooses multi-MNO with always-best-
connected model, to have flexibility and control of its
infrastructure and futures services.
First, MVNO makes an important investment in
CAPEX for its core network.
Second, using a service level agreement (SLA), face of
intense competition, MVNO should avoid heavy capital
investment and search for more flexible solutions such
as network sharing.
24. M2M
M2M is the communication between machines
including virtual automated data exchange.
M2M communications based on mobile network
technology is a new opportunities for MVNO.
Many services can be offered like: Remote
management, Security & Surveillance, Home
Applications.
25. MVNE offers services to aggregate networks and
provides a complete solution to full MVNO like core
network, back office services.
MVNE offers following services
It provide infrastructure to support multiple MNO’s and
real time adaption neworks function.
Offer to access to several roaming partners.
26. Content Services
MVNOs can be more agile and more inventive and
monetize the information they have about the users.
For example, following the habits of their users and
selling that information to advertisers provide
dynamic ad insertion and individualize the ads
according to each users profile.
This market begins to expand for services and
MVNOs should take part of it.
27.
28. In the future, when cloud computing becomes
applicable to the telecommunication network.
The network elements could be implemented in
clouds, operators could utilize all kinds of cloud
computing services.
Operators with most interest in cloud computing would
be the MVNOs because their CAPEX and exploitation
(OPEX) will become easier, faster and more efficient.
29. The strategy to mitigate the CAPEX of the business
models gives advantages to MVNO like flexibility and
large proposed services.
Additionally, the migration toward 4G brings many
advantages to MVNO.
Operators with most interest in cloud computing would
be the MVNOs because their CAPEX and exploitation
(OPEX) will become easier, faster and more efficient.
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