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Mobile Virtual Network Operator Market in Africa 2016 - Regulatory Policy Should Be Adapted to Support Increased Competition - Research and Markets

[December 06, 2016]

Mobile Virtual Network Operator Market in Africa 2016 - Regulatory Policy Should Be Adapted to Support Increased Competition - Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Mobile Virtual Network Operator Market in Africa: 2016" report to their offering.

In Africa, mobile network operators' motivations for hosting mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) include segmentation-driven strategies, network utilization-driven strategies, and product-driven strategies. This in-depth study looks at various MVNO models in Africa and explains the different MVNO types according to the market segment they seek to service.

Key enabling factors are discussed - economic outlook, niche market availability, MNO support structure, market penetration rate, business M2M market, and telecoms industry outlook with profiled nations assessed according to these factors as well as to the applicable business model.

Market constraints such as regulatory policy, low starting capital, and tight margin are also explained. The regulatory environments for each nation are examined with a focus on assessing the relative level of regulatory support for MVNOs and an increase in competition among mobile network operators.

As the African telecommunications markets continue to develop towards maturity, the demand for MVNOs will increase as their unique value propositions attract subscribers by offering services that prove unviable for larger MNOs. These services are often geared towards niche markets such as banking MVNOs for regions that lack formal banking services, or business MVNOs that target corporate clients through solutions tailored to address their unique challenges.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Overview

3. Defining MVNOs

4. MVNO Operating Models and Types

5. Enabling Factors of the MVNO Market

6. MVNO Market Constraints

7. Regulatory Environment

8. MVNO Market in Africa - Tunisia

9. MVNO Market in Africa - Ghana

10. MVNO Market in Africa - Nigeria

11. MVNO Market in Africa - Kenya