A list of all MVNO / SP and news about these companies in the world. You can suggest corrections or additions using our online form. Only announced, launched or rumoured ventures are named on this page.
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Welcome to the Telecompaper Mobile MVNO/SP List. This is a fairly comprehensive listing of MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) and mobile SPs in the world today, as well as relevant news. Where possible, the defunct or purchased entities are listed as well. MVNEs are listed by country after MVNO/SPs. See below for general MVNEs, a news archive, some MVNO resources, etc.
Note: Despite different countries and regulatory bodies having different definitions, we have decided to officially list in the following manner:
Where unclear to us, we have listed "unknown". If you have updated information about the companies listed here, please suggest a change.
Also offers fixed internet services via FttH
This MVNO provides Internet services trough wireless data communication networks by eMobile Ltd Company
brand from IIJ Mobile
Owned by NEC
Is consumer offer from Japan Communications
Bought by Rakuten in July 2019
Also offers fibre and ADSL services. Is owned by IIJ
IIJ Mobile is a mobile data communications service providing comprehensive solutions for businesses employing mobile broadband.
Is consumer brand from IIJ Mobile
Japan Communications Inc., which utilizes the infrastructure of WILLCOM, is Japan's only MVNO focused on data communications. It also acts as MVNE to other MVNOs
In Taiwan the service is provided by Yuanchuan Telecom. It also offers services in Japan and Thailand. In Thailand Line Mobile was renamed Finn Mobile in September 2019 and operates as a second brand of MNO Dtac
Mobile broadband offer only
Offers choice between networks to use
Mobal offers short term Japan SIM cards which are great for tourists, business travelers or short trips to Japan. Customers can choose between Voice+Text+Data SIMs or Data-only SIMs.
Powered by Nifty, a Japanese ISP
NTT Communications (NTT Com) has begun accepting registrations for its new MVNO service for high-speed mobile data. The service, named Mobile/Remote Access Docomo Model, provides a secure environment for remote mobile access to virtual private networks provided by NTT Com via Docomo's Foma network. The NTT Com will provide one-stop service covering registration, billing, maintenance and data card rentals.
Offers choice of network
Is MVNO for 3G/4G use, has bought 5G spectrum and aims to fully launch 5G service in March 2020
Sakura Mobile is created to help your time in Japan by providing simple and effective wireless service. Its mission is to deliver simple and cost effective wireless service for those visiting Japan.
Belongs to U-NEXT, Japan's largest video distribution service
Also offers Wimax services
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