MVNO Market Penetration and Scope for Further Development
First written in FY2017-Q1. 10 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2020.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of December 2019, the number of MVNO operators had reached 1,092,」
The number of MVNO operators increased from 1,003 to 1,092, indicating that the market was becoming established and expanding. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2019, the number of MVNO operators had reached 1,003, and excessive competition had resulted from many of them concentrating on the single segment of low-cost SIMs.」
The number of MVNO operators increased from 962 at the end of September 2018 to 1,003 at the end of March 2019, indicating that the MVNO market was becoming established and expanding while also showing continued concentration in low-cost SIM services. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of September 2018, the number of MVNOs had reached 962, and they had come to be recognized as competitors to MNOs. In a mobile market that had effectively been an oligopoly dominated by 3 major operators, the emergence of more than 900 competitors in a short period demonstrates the usefulness of the MVNO business model.」
The number of MVNO operators increased from 906 at the end of June 2018 to 962 at the end of September, indicating a market structure in which MVNOs were being recognized as competitors to MNOs. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of June this year, the number of MVNOs had reached 906, and they had come to be recognized as competitors to MNOs. In a mobile market that had effectively been an oligopoly dominated by 3 major operators, the emergence of more than 900 competitors in a short period demonstrates the usefulness of the MVNO business model.」
The number of MVNO operators increased from 886 at the end of March 2018 to 906 at the end of June, indicating that MVNOs were being recognized as competitors to MNOs. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2018, the number of MVNO operators had reached 886, many of which were concentrated in the single low-cost SIM segment, resulting in excessive competition.」
The number of MVNO operators increased from 753 at the end of September 2017 to 886 at the end of March 2018, indicating increased market entry and concentration in low-cost SIM services. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The MVNO market continued to grow during the first 3 quarters of the current fiscal year. According to Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications statistics, as of the end of September 2017 there were 753 MVNO operators with 10.12 million lines, giving them a market share of 6.7%.」
The number of MVNO operators increased from the previously reported 713 to 753, lines increased from 9.66 million to 10.12 million, and market share rose from 6.4% to 6.7%. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「According to Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications statistics, as of the end of June 2017 there were 713 MVNO operators with 9.66 million lines, giving them a market share of 6.4%.」
The latest market data show that the number of MVNO operators increased from 684 at the end of March 2017 to 713 at the end of June, along with growth in lines and market share. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2017, 684 MVNO operators, according to figures published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, were offering low-cost SIM services mainly to DOCOMO users, and excessive competition continues.」
The market data show that the number of MVNO operators increased from 668 at the end of December 2016 to 684 at the end of March 2017, demonstrating increased market entry and continued excessive competition. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The Minister's ruling formally recognized interconnection with mobile networks, making the first true MVNO business in the world a reality. As a result, the MVNO business came to be recognized as a new business capable of long-term continuity rather than a temporary business model, leading to a sharp increase in market entrants. The number of MVNO operators reached 668 at the end of December 2016.」
The market data show that the number of MVNO operators reached 668 at the end of December 2016, demonstrating the establishment of the market and the expansion of market entry. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, SIM-card-based MVNO contracts accounted for 4.0% of mobile communications contracts as of the end of March 2016, rising to 4.5% as of the end of June that year. The number of MVNO operators also increased from 551 at the end of March 2016 to 580 at the end of June.」
The market data show that the SIM-card-based MVNO ratio rose from 4.0% to 4.5% and the number of MVNO operators increased from 551 to 580. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 6.04 million lines were provided by 561 MVNO operators as of the end of March 2016, with MVNOs accounting for 4.0% of mobile communications contracts. This indicates that growth in the number of lines and market share has lagged behind the increase in the number of MVNO operators, leaving substantial scope for further market development.」
The data on the number of MVNO operators, lines and market share explains the market structure in which growth in lines and market share has been low relative to the increase in the number of operators.