TORONTO – Data On Tap announced this week it has completed its registration with the CRTC as a proposed full MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator).
Commission requirements for becoming a full MVNO (CRTC 2015-496) “are made up of three major parts – a core network solution, the ability to handle customer billing and provisioning, and a wholesale agreement with a Mobile Network Operator (MNO). These requirements must be met within 365 days of registration,” outlines the dotmobile press release.
“We decided early on to be a full MVNO – to deploy our own cloud core infrastructure because of its scalability, flexibility, modern capabilities, and ability to offer differentiated service. Today we are one step closer to launching affordable and awesome wireless service,” said Algis Akstinas, CEO, in the release.
Key to the company’s success, however, will be the CRTC’s January 2020 hearing into the state of the Canadian wireless industry, where mandated MVNOs are something on the table and which may well come to pass. Current ISED Minister Navdeep Bains is on record supporting the MVNO model (but his party might not be in power by then…).
“Our plan is clear – we can deliver significant value to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and improve wireless service for people with moderate, changing or temporary needs. We’ve presented major Canadian MNOs with our vision and are in the process of building it. Now the clock is ticking for the MNOs to respond to the needs of the underserved,” added Algis Akstinas.
