Enabling Mobile Payments
There were plenty of Near Field Communication (NFC) demonstrations at the Mobile World Congress 2012 this February and if the handset manufacturers are to be believed we will see plenty more in the near future. But what is the outlook for consumers adopting mobile NFC?
Why do mergers & acquisitions fail?
With the second anniversary approaching in March 2012 of the merger of T-Mobile UK and Orange creating Everything Everywhere, is the merger going according to plan? What does theory and practice have to say?
Piran Partners Presents Predictive Analytics at ETIS, Cyprus Oct 2011
Piran Partners presents at ETIS 2011 on understanding and predicting mobile user profitability. Piran Partners presents its profitability analysis techniques, used to turn big data into customer profitability insight using predictive analytics.
Piran Partners predictive analytics tools and services provide telcos a detailed view of their customer’s contribution as well as the ability to predict the contribution of future propositions and services.
The valuation impact of UK mobile termination rate changes on mobile operators
OFCOM recently proposed a drastic reduction in mobile termination rates (MTR), this announcement has brought focus on the subject of Mobile Terminations Rates. Although much research and commentary has been produced commenting on the impact of MTR reductions to the industry or to consumers, little public comment has been made about the impact on specific mobile operators.
Programme Management – Delivering success
In this white paper we discuss key aspects of the project and programme process in the context of how we help our clients.
As MVNOs become more established the focus turns to the challenges of migrating the subscriber base
A challenge not to be undertaken without careful analysis and planning. This whitepaper discusses the profitability of various approaches to subscriber base migration.
Securing a MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) network deal
“Portland”, a global telecommunications company, has grown to become one of the most successful mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) in its sector. “Portland’s” growth has been fuelled by a simple concept and an understanding of how to market and distribute this concept…
Mobile Virtual Network Operators – Building a sustainable model
The rise of MVNOs across Europe and globally has tempted many companies into believing that entering the mobile arena with a branded mobile offering is easy. However companies still need to approach the opportunity with caution…
Mobile Network Operators – Building a successful wholesale strategy
MVNOs are strategically important for mobile operators opening up new distribution routes to otherwise inaccessible consumers.
The challenge is optimising the portfolio of MVNOs while ensuring the evaluation, selection and launch process of an MVNO is both cost and time effective.
Tariff Analysis & Interconnect Modelling – Securing a commercially viable wholesale agreement
The implication of getting it wrong and the tools to get it right: Benchmark Competitors; Prove MVNO Business Plans; Drive gross margin improvements.
Ethnic MVNOs, why every MNO (mobile network operator) should have one
Keynote address given at the Marcus Evans Wholesale Interconnect Forum in January 2007.