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Celebrity MVNOs: How Stars Can Shape the Future of Mobile
Will celebrity MVNOs be the next big thing? We explore how Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS) is enabling stars and content creators to turn their followers into paying subscribers by launching their own private-label network - providing unique and authentic connectivity experiences that engage fans in new and exciting ways.
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What Would an MVNO by The Rock Look Like?
Who is The Rock? Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has a true rags to riches story. Once hoping, and failing, to become an NFL star, he found himself broke with a self-reported $7 in his pocket. He then went full throttle into the world of WWE, becoming a huge star where he was dubbed ‘The Great…
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What is Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS)?
What is Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS)? Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS) is a cloud-based telecom delivery model, where the provider productizes telecom into one simple platform that’s made available via an online subscription model. TaaS removes the traditional complexities of telecom, delivering global telecom capabilities at scale via simple APIs and tools. TaaS providers pull existing telecom networks into the…
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Championing Uncomplicated Connectivity – OXIO Chats to Light Reading
In a recent interview with Light Reading’s Phil Harvey, our CEO, Nico Girard, shared how OXIO is reshaping the telecom landscape to make connectivity simpler and more accessible through the power of its Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform. Harnessing the power of connectivity Telecom and its data hold huge revenue potential for brands and enterprises, but traditionally…
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Where Does TaaS Fit in With MNOs, MVNOs and MVNA/Es?
Traditionally, telecom has been dominated by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) who own the infrastructure and control the flow of communication through their networks. With the advancement of technology and the shift towards open-access networks, we’re witnessing a diversification of ownership models and a proliferation of network-sharing agreements. This evolution is fostering greater competition and efficiency…
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What Good Looks Like as an MVNO
MVNOs have been around since the late nineties with the launch of the first-ever MVNO, Virgin Mobile UK. Created to tap into underserved and often niche markets, MVNOs have always aimed to offer more flexibility and choice to consumers in the telecom market. Do you know what good looks like as an MVNO in today’s…
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OXIO’s CTO Speaks to Evan Kirstel on the Future of Telecom
Adil Belihomji joined OXIO as CTO back in August 2023 after a long career at Verizon, spanning nearly two decades. Evan Kirstel, a B2B and telecom online influencer, invited Adil onto his popular podcast to talk about all things telecom. The duo discussed OXIO’s vision, the reason behind Adil’s move to the company, AI and…
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Press Release: OXIO’s Telecom-as-a-Service Platform Expands to Connect M2M and IoT Devices Globally
NEW YORK—OXIO, the leading telecom-as-a-service (TaaS) platform, today announced a global expansion to serve multinational Machine-to-Machine (M2M) customers in North America for their connectivity needs across the world. OXIO now provides reliable connectivity to M2M and IoT devices across 800 networks in over 180 countries. The company has seen tremendous success in Mexico by…
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What the US Can Learn From Mexico About Wireless Innovation
In November 2019, Ryan Reynolds became part-owner of Mint Mobile, one of many wireless services available in the United States. Thanks to some savvy marketing and Reynolds’ star power, the company was sold less than four years later to T-Mobile for $1.35 billion. Around that same time, Mexican YouTuber and blogger Luisito Comunica took…
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The IFT’s Mexico MVNO Market Analysis- A Recap
With the Mexico MVNO market growing year-on-year, the IFT has released a comprehensive report and survey on this buoyant market and its defining characteristics. In this blog, we’ll be highlighting some of its key findings and exploring what the future might look like for the Mexican MVNO market with increasingly more companies in the region…
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