Editing Mobile virtual network operator (section)

==Types==
MVNOs are distinguished by their commitment to owning and managing the operational components of the MVNO business model,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yozzo.com/mvno-academy/mvno-types-and-operational-models/ |title=MVNO Types and Operational Models |publisher=Yozzo.com |date=2016-07-10 |access-date=2017-07-04}}</ref> consisting of: 
* Access to basic network infrastructure, like base stations, transceivers, home location registers, and switching centres. 
* Service packaging, pricing, and billing systems, including value-added services like voicemail and missed call notifications.
* Consumer-facing aspects like sales, marketing, and [[customer relationship management]] activities like customer care and dispute resolution.

Because MVNOs are effectively defined by their lack of spectrum licenses, an MVNO necessarily will need to have agreements in place to access the network of at least one MNO. The type of MVNO is determined by how "thick" or "thin" a technological layer an MVNO adds over its access to its host MNO's network.

=== Branded reseller ===
Sometimes referred to as a "Skinny MVNO" or Reseller. A Branded Reseller, will either operate under its own brand or co-branded with the mobile network operator (MNO). In most cases, the branded reseller brings a brand, distribution channels and/or a large existing customer base to the table, from which it can leverage its sales. It is often the easiest MVNO type for a host network operator (HNO) to accept, as the HNO stays in control over most of the processes. The Reseller MVNO, possesses no core elements and only holds the means that ensure the contact and relationship with the customers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mvno.services/mvno-academy/mvno-types-and-operational-models/#What_is_a_Reseller_MVNO/ |title=What is a Reseller MVNO? |date=31 October 2024 |publisher=MVNO.SERVICES, Allan Rasmussen |access-date=2014-12-04}}</ref>

=== Thin MVNO ===
Sometimes referred to as a "Light MVNO" or "Service provider MVNO". The Thin MVNO, provides its own brand and is normally responsible for the customer support, billing processes, tariffs, bundles and promotion packages, costs of marketing, sales and distribution, as well as the OPEX and CAPEX associated with these.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mvno.services/mvno-academy/mvno-types-and-operational-models/#What_is_a_Thin_MVNO |title=What is a Thin MVNO? |date=31 October 2024 |publisher=MVNO.SERVICES, Allan Rasmussen |access-date=2014-12-04}}</ref>

=== Medium MVNO ===
Sometimes referred to as a "Enhanced Service Provider". The Medium MVNO, operates under its own brand with its own SIM cards, marketing, sales, distribution, and can in some countries obtain its own numbering range/mobile network code. The Medium MVNO has the ability to set tariff bundles and packages independently from the retail prices set by the host network operator (MNO). It can add its own value added services (VAS) platform to upsell or differentiate from the competition, on apps, data, and content services.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mvno.services/mvno-academy/mvno-types-and-operational-models/#What_is_a_Medium_MVNO |title=What is a Medium MVNO? |date=31 October 2024 |publisher=MVNO.SERVICES, Allan Rasmussen |access-date=2014-12-04}}</ref>

=== Full MVNO ===
The Full MVNO is responsible for, and has full control over all the services and products it offers in the market, as well as flexibility in designing and deploying new services, either to end-users or for Internet of Things (IoT) / Machine-to-machine (M2M). It operates technically, in a similar way to a mobile network operator, but without spectrum and radio access network (RAN), which it still leases access to from a mobile network operator (MNO).

The Full MVNO has a switching and transmission infrastructure allowing the management of its traffic. It can administer numbering resources, customer service, VAS, Roaming, SIM and device management and other services required for the provision of mobile services.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mvno.services/mvno-academy/mvno-types-and-operational-models/#What_is_a_Full_MVNO |title=What is a Full MVNO? |date=31 October 2024 |publisher=MVNO.SERVICES, Allan Rasmussen |access-date=2014-12-04}}</ref>