Hutchison Whampoa launched its own wholesale platform to enable mobile virtual network operators. The Hue platform acts as a single point of entry for MVNOs wanting to create global coverage through accessing Hutchison Whampoa’s networks across Europe and Asia. Hutchison said the access to multiple markets via a single enabler will support the rapid expansion of international MVNO offerings. Hue's services range from mobile network access through to CRM, billing and provisioning as well as the potential to interface with third-party providers, such as credit management agencies and logistics partners.
Hutchison Whampoa operates in Austria, Australia, Denmark, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Ireland, Macau, Sri Lanka, Sweden, UK and Vietnam. For MVNOs wanting to launch their service in countries outside of Hutchison Whampoa’s current footprint, Hue will negotiate with local operators in order to provide connectivity.
The company expects to announce partnerships with its first MVNOs in the coming months. One of these may be Google's rumoured MVNO. UK paper the Daily Telegraph reported recently that Google was in talks with Hutchison Whampoa for access to its mobile networks operating under the 3 brand in a number of countries.
