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=== Branded reseller ===

Sometimes referred to as a "Skinny MVNO" or Reseller. A Branded Reseller, will either operate under its own brand or co-branded with the mobile network operator (MNO). In most cases, the branded reseller brings a brand, distribution channels and/or a large existing customer base to the table, from which it can leverage its sales. It is often the easiest MVNO type for a host network operator (HNO) to accept, as the HNO stays in control over most of the processes. The Reseller MVNO, possesses no core elements and only holds the means that ensure the contact and relationship with the customers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mvno.services/mvno-academy/mvno-types-and-operational-models/#What_is_a_Reseller_MVNO/ |title=What is a Reseller MVNO? |date=31 October 2024 |publisher=MVNO.SERVICES, Allan Rasmussen |access-date=2014-12-04}}</ref>

Sometimes referred to as a "Skinny MVNO", as the reseller almost totally relies on the MNO's facilities. They do not own any network elements, but may own and operate their own customer care, marketing, and sales operations.

=== ServiceThin ProviderMVNO ===

Sometimes referred to as a "Light MVNO" or "Service provider MVNO". The serviceThin providerMVNO, operatesprovides its own brand and is normally responsible for the customer support, billing processes, tariffs, bundles and promotion packages, costs of marketing, sales and distribution operations, andas well hasas the abilityOPEX toand setCAPEX itsassociated tariffswith independentlythese.<ref>{{cite fromweb|url=https://mvno.services/mvno-academy/mvno-types-and-operational-models/#What_is_a_Thin_MVNO the|title=What retailis pricesa setThin byMVNO? the|date=31 MNOOctober 2024 |publisher=MVNO.SERVICES, Allan Rasmussen |access-date=2014-12-04}}</ref>

=== EnhancedMedium Service ProviderMVNO ===

Sometimes referred to as a "Enhanced Service Provider". The Medium MVNO, operates under its own brand with its own SIM cards, marketing, sales, distribution, and can in some countries obtain its own numbering range/mobile network code. The Medium MVNO has the ability to set tariff bundles and packages independently from the retail prices set by the host network operator (MNO). It can add its own value added services (VAS) platform to upsell or differentiate from the competition, on apps, data, and content services. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://mvno.services/mvno-academy/mvno-types-and-operational-models/#What_is_a_Medium_MVNO |title=What is a Medium MVNO? |date=31 October 2024 |publisher=MVNO.SERVICES, Allan Rasmussen |access-date=2014-12-04}}</ref>

Sometimes referred to as a "Thick MVNO". The MVNO manages a more complete technical implementation with its own infrastructure which allows the MVNO more control over its offerings. These MVNOs have a heavier focus on branding, customer-ownership, and differentiation through added services like data and SIM applications.

=== Full mobile virtual network operatorMVNO ===

The Full MVNO is responsible for, and has full control over all the services and products it offers in the market, as well as flexibility in designing and deploying new services, either to end-users or for Internet of Things (IoT) / Machine-to-machine (M2M). It operates technically, in a similar way to a mobile network operator, but without spectrum and radio access network (RAN), which it still leases access to from a mobile network operator (MNO).

These MVNOs have a network implementation operating essentially the same technology as a mobile network operator. Full MVNOs only lack their own radio networks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mvnodynamics.com/mvno-classifications-types/ |title=MVNO Classifications & Types |publisher=MVNO Dynamics |date=2011-05-04 |access-date=2017-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810102923/https://www.mvnodynamics.com/mvno-classifications-types/ |archive-date=2016-08-10}}</ref>

The Full MVNO has a switching and transmission infrastructure allowing the management of its traffic. It can administer numbering resources, customer service, VAS, Roaming, SIM and device management and other services required for the provision of mobile services. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://mvno.services/mvno-academy/mvno-types-and-operational-models/#What_is_a_Full_MVNO |title=What is a Full MVNO? |date=31 October 2024 |publisher=MVNO.SERVICES, Allan Rasmussen |access-date=2014-12-04}}</ref>

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