Part 2: Business Operations and Technical Planning

This section focuses on the practical aspects of running an MVNx, including network design, platform selection, integration with MNOs, and compliance with local regulations. Whether operating in [Country] or serving international travellers, this module will ensure your operations are streamlined, compliant, and scalable.

Chapter 9: Network Architecture Design (7 hours)

  • Description: Telecom Trust Consulting will assist in designing a scalable, flexible network that can support international roaming or localized operations in [Country]. You’ll gain deep insights into network components like virtual core elements, SIM provisioning systems, and real-time charging platforms.
  • Activities:
    • Hands-on workshops to design a network architecture that supports cross-border operations.
    • Real-world examples of MVNOs with advanced roaming solutions or local architecture.

Chapter 10: Platform Selection (5 hours)

  • Description: Selecting the appropriate platforms for billing, CRM, and provisioning can make or break an MVNO. Telecom Trust Consulting will guide you in selecting the right platforms, customized to handle cross-border billing or to comply with local regulations in [Country].
  • Activities:
    • Evaluation of platforms based on traveller service demands or [Country-specific needs].
    • Case study discussions on platform scalability and integration with local MNOs.

Chapter 11: Integration Support (7 hours)

  • Description: Integration with MNOs is critical for MVNx success. Telecom Trust Consulting will guide you through the process of integrating with multiple MNOs across different countries or navigating the integration with local carriers in [Country]. Special attention will be given to network interconnection and data roaming solutions.
  • Activities:
    • Hands-on workshop on setting up roaming interconnections for international travel.
    • Case study on successful MNO integrations in multinational markets or [Country].

Chapter 12: Mobile Device Management (MDM) (4 hours)

  • Description: Telecom Trust Consulting’s training will help your team manage a diverse range of devices for international travellers, addressing device compatibility, eSIM integration, and mobile device management. For [Country], we will focus on localization requirements for handset approval and certification.
  • Activities:
    • Workshop on eSIM technology for travellers or device certification in [Country].
    • Real-world examples of MVNOs offering device-specific solutions.

Chapter 13: Regulatory and Compliance Support (4 hours)

  • Description: Telecom Trust Consulting will provide in-depth guidance on navigating the complex regulatory environment specific to [Country] or multinational markets for travelers. This chapter will focus on the processes of obtaining licenses, adhering to local data privacy laws, and ensuring compliance with telecom regulations, such as roaming rules and consumer protection laws that may vary between countries.
  • Activities:
    • Workshop on obtaining necessary MVNO licenses specific to traveler MVNO models or [Country’s] telecom regulatory body.
    • Case study analysis on how MVNOs have complied with GDPR or local data privacy regulations in various countries.

Chapter 14: Financial and Pricing Strategy (5 hours)

  • Description: This chapter will focus on creating cost and revenue models to your business environment, whether that’s a traveler-focused MVNO requiring flexible roaming pricing strategies or an operator working under the constraints of [Country’s] pricing regulations. You will learn to optimize revenue streams through prepaid/postpaid plans and design pricing models that resonate with high-mobility customers or fit local market conditions.
  • Activities:
    • Financial modeling exercises focused on variable demand (seasonality) for traveling customers.
    • Case study: Analysis of innovative pricing strategies in [Country’s telecom market].

Chapter 15: Vendor and Technology Partner Selection (4 hours)

  • Description: As an MVNx operator, selecting the right technology partners and vendors is critical for operational success. This chapter will help your team evaluate and select BSS/OSS platforms, core network vendors, and other technology solutions specific to the needs of traveling customers (with high roaming and data consumption) or [Country’s] infrastructure requirements.
  • Activities:
    • Workshop on assessing RFPs (Request for Proposals) from vendors with traveler-specific solutions or country-specific compliance features.
    • Simulation of vendor selection based on technical fit and financial viability.