Software Defined Mobile Networks (SDMN)

16Mobile Virtual Network OperatorsA Software Defined Mobile Network Perspective

M. Bala Krishna

University School of Information and Communication Technology, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India

16.1 Introduction

Wireless networks demand dynamic, innovative, and user-centric business models for emerging markets of mobile and wireless communication system. Current trends demand flexible and wide range of services for mobile end users. Mobile network operators (MNOs) with licensed and unlicensed spectrum function as the potential stakeholders in wholesale and retail business markets for mobile networking and communication services. MNOs are the primary licensed vendors and depend on virtual network operators (VNOs) to meet the demands of end users. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) [1] lease the radio spectrum from MNOs and extend the infrastructure from MNOs and third-party service providers to potential mobile end user nodes (MEUNs). MVNOs are not assigned the licensed spectrum by regulating bodies and hence operate using the unlicensed radio spectrum for short-distance communication. MVNO’s leased radio spectrum is based on service agreements (wholesale and retail) with MNOs and the density of MEUNs. MVNOs support value-added services like high-speed data, multimedia streaming, video conference, E-commerce, M-commerce, etc. Virtual private network systems (VPNS) enable the MEUNs to install and utilize the user services within the private domain by working ...