Mobile network operator

A mobile network operator or MNO, also known as a wireless service provider, wireless carrier, cellular company, or mobile network carrier, is a provider of services wireless communications that owns or controls all the elements necessary to sell and deliver services to an end user including radio spectrum allocation, wireless network infrastructure, back haul infrastructure, billing, customer care, provisioning computer systems and marketing and repair organizations.

In addition to obtaining revenue by offering retail services under its own brand, an MNO may also sell access to network services at wholesale rates to mobile virtual network operators.

A key defining characteristic of a mobile network operator is that an MNO must own or control access to a radio spectrum license from a regulatory or government entity. A second key defining characteristic of an MNO is that an MNO must own or control the elements of the network infrastructure necessary to provide services to subscribers over the licensed spectrum.

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Southern Linc enhances management, security of its private cellular network

Computer Weekly 02 Apr 2025
... its Bridge platform to the wireless subsidiary of Southern Company, which is a regional LTE carrier providing coverage in areas of the southeast US including Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
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U.S. Cellular gifts $44.5M to North Carolina network, nonprofits

Kinston Free Press 01 Apr 2025
U.S. Cellular, a full-service wireless carrier, invest more than $43.9 million in the North Carolina network to provide 5G modernizations, increase capacity, and enhance connectivity across the state, said Melissa McIntyre, U.S ... U.S ... .
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Will India's abolishment of Google Tax save it from Trump's trade wrath?

The Times of India 31 Mar 2025
This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s way of telling Trump, “Look, we aren’t China ... India’s two largest wireless carriers have, in recent days, gone from being Musk’s bitter rivals to his chosen partners.The destination is clear for Washington ... .
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India’s ‘Google Tax’ move offers a sneak peek into what's to come in tariff quagmire: Report

Hindustan Times 31 Mar 2025
This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s way of telling Trump, “Look, we aren’t China. Not only do we allow Alphabet Inc ... Also Read ... India’s two largest wireless carriers have, in recent days, gone from being Musk’s bitter rivals to his chosen partners.
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BGR 27 Mar 2025
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Usatoday 27 Mar 2025
The two wireless carriers have joined Verizon in requiring a debit card or bank account instead of a credit card for their autopay discounts.
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That's Green Bay's own Eric Larson busting a move in new nationwide UScellular commercial

Green Bay Press Gazette 27 Mar 2025
They are still on the lam as of March 26 ... An employee of the wireless carrier for 21 years, Larson is paired with JP, a customer of nine years from Mineral Point, for a nationwide spot that has the two celebrating with some synchronized dancing ...
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Pentagon’s use of commercial telecoms draw scrutiny after Chinese breaches

Defense One 24 Mar 2025
The inquest, which follows Chinese penetrations of U.S ...The Department of Defense knew every major wireless carrier was vulnerable to foreign hacks before it agreed to spend billions with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile ... .
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Why India’s Billionaire Raj could grind to a halt under Trump 2.0

The Times of India 19 Mar 2025
But New Delhi already seems to have gone into damage-control mode, anticipating the worst.Over 24 hours last week, two of India’s largest wireless carriers, whose billionaire owners were staunchly ...
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RF Industries Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

ACCESSWIRE 18 Mar 2025
"Looking ahead, we see plenty of opportunity to continue to grow within the Tier 1 wireless ecosystem and we are also exploring new market segments outside of the wireless carrier space.
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Silicon Valley tech giants cozied up to Trump — his administration is still suing them

Detroit news 18 Mar 2025
... advertising, alleging deals it made with companies, including device manufacturers like Apple and wireless carriers like AT&T were intended to maintain a monopoly that strips choice from consumers.
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What’s the safest WiFi at the airport? It’s probably in your pocket

Wtop 17 Mar 2025
And they’re vulnerable. “There are lots of other things to focus on. Delays, other legs of the trip and what you’re going to do when you get there ... Va ... If your wireless carrier provides you with a personal hot spot option on your phone, use that.
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Dothan Eagle 15 Mar 2025
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