Signal & Syntax · Networks, HLR and porting
What Is an MVNO?
An MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) sells mobile service on another operator's radio network. The host MNO carries the traffic.An MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) sells mobile service on another operator's radio network. The host MNO carries the traffic.An MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) sells mobile service on another operator's radio network. The host MNO carries the traffic.
Also calledmobile virtual network operator
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MVNO in Practice
A full MVNO runs its own core network, including an A full MVNO runs its own core network, including an A full MVNO runs its own core network, including an HLRHLR, and holds its own MNC. A light MVNO relies on the host , and holds its own MNC. A light MVNO relies on the host , and holds its own MNC. A light MVNO relies on the host MNOMNO's core network. Numbers ported to an MVNO still ride the host's radio network. Routing depends on which core holds the subscription.'s core network. Numbers ported to an MVNO still ride the host's radio network. Routing depends on which core holds the subscription.'s core network. Numbers ported to an MVNO still ride the host's radio network. Routing depends on which core holds the subscription.
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