Oh, so they figured it out? Despite some upward numbers on MVNO subscribers, Pyramid Research contends that the MVNO business faces many challenges and its financials are not as attractive as the hype would suggest. Pyramid found that most MVNOs are loss-making to slightly above break-even.
Segment pioneer Virgin Mobile UK is profitable, but the company has been in operation since 1999. US MVNO Tracfone has been in the market for a few years and sees EBITDA margins at around 10-15 percent.
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