A mobile network operator or MNO, is a company that provides wireless communications services to users. To accomplish this task, an MNO must own, or at least control, all the necessary components to sell and deliver wireless service. These components include radio spectrum allocation, wireless network infrastructure, billing and customer care services, and marketing and repair organizations for mobile devices.
A mobile network operator may also be known as a wireless service provider, cellular company, cellular network, wireless carrier, or mobile network carrier.
Examples of mobile network operators
Examples of phone carriers in the United States include:
Companies that don’t own a wireless network infrastructure are known as an MVNO.
- AT&T
- Verizon Wireless
- T-Moblie
- Sprint
Carrier, Mobile device, MVNO, Phone terms, Wireless network
