Global Mobile Number Portability Market, By Technology Type (SMS, Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), Signal Transfer Point (STP), Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)), End User (Individual Consumers, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), Large Enterprises) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.
Mobile Number Portability Market Analysis and Size
Growing demand for seamless switching between telecom operators, driven by consumer demand for better service quality, competitive pricing, and value-added services. Moreover, technological advancements, such as the adoption of IP-based networks and the evolution of cloud-based MNP solutions, are enhancing the efficiency and scalability of MNP processes. Additionally, regulatory developments aimed at promoting competition and consumer empowerment, coupled with the emergence of virtual mobile network operators (MVNOs), are contributing to mobile number portability market expansion.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global mobile number portability market was valued at USD 1.91 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2.29 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 2.3% during the forecast period of 2024-2031. “Unstructured supplementary service data (USSD)” segment continues to dominate the market due to its widespread compatibility with mobile devices and networks, facilitating seamless and real-time porting processes without requiring internet connectivity, thus ensuring accessibility to a broader user base. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and pestle analysis.
Report Scope and Market Segmentation
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2024 to 2031
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Base Year
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2023
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Historic Years
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2022 (Customizable to 2016-2021)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Billion , Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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Technology Type (SMS, Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), Signal Transfer Point (STP), Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)), End User (Individual Consumers, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), Large Enterprises)
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Countries Covered
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U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Market Players Covered
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Syniverse Technologies (U.S.), iconectiv (U.S.), Telcordia Technologies (U.S.), PortingXS (Netherlands), Telinta (U.S.), Neustar Inc. (U.S.), MNP Interconnection Telecom Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. (India), Sicap (Switzerland), MGI (U.S.), Tango Telecom (Ireland) among others
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Market Opportunities
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Market Definition
Mobile number portability (MNP) is a telecommunications service that allows mobile phone users to retain their existing phone numbers when switching from one mobile service provider to another. MNP enables consumers to take advantage of competitive pricing, better service quality, or other benefits offered by different mobile operators without the inconvenience of changing their contact information. MNP processes involve coordination between the old and new service providers to transfer the phone number seamlessly while ensuring uninterrupted service for the subscriber.
Global Mobile Number Portability Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Empowering Consumer Empowerment
Mobile number portability (MNP) empowers consumers by providing them with the freedom to switch between mobile service providers without changing their phone numbers. This driver is fueled by increasing consumer awareness of their rights and demands for better service quality, competitive pricing, and innovative offerings from telecom operators. As consumers seek greater control over their telecommunications services, MNP becomes a crucial tool for fostering competition and enhancing customer satisfaction in the mobile market.
- Regulatory Mandates in Implementation of Mobile Number Portability
Regulatory policies mandating the implementation of mobile number portability (MNP) in various regions drive market growth by promoting fair competition and consumer choice. Government agencies and regulatory bodies worldwide enact MNP regulations to break down barriers to switching service providers, encourage market dynamism, and ensure that telecom operators uphold service standards. These mandates compel operators to invest in MNP infrastructure and processes, thereby expanding the accessibility and effectiveness of MNP services globally.
Opportunities
- Emergence of Virtual Mobile Network Operators (MVNOS)
MVNOs, which lease network infrastructure from established operators, often target niche markets with specialized offerings and competitive pricing. As MVNOs gain traction and expand their subscriber base, the demand for MNP services increases, as consumers seek to retain their phone numbers while migrating to these alternative providers.
Restraints/Challenges
- Implementation Challenges
Despite the benefits and opportunities associated with mobile number portability (MNP), the market faces implementation challenges stemming from technical complexities, interoperability issues, and regulatory compliance requirements. Developing and maintaining robust MNP infrastructure, ensuring data security and privacy, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders pose significant hurdles for service providers and regulatory authorities.
This global mobile number portability market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the global mobile number portability market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, Our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Recent Development
- In August 2022, Telstra which is one of Australia's biggest telecommunication companies launched a new bundle of mobile plans which is expected to be affordable mobile and data services to families across the country. The new bundle plans are available for customers with at least one service on an eligible 'upfront' mobile plan in addition to individual SIM cards which would allow for additional devices as well. Customers would be ab to five of these new bundle plans to their existing accounts as well for connecting children's smartphones mobile broadband hotspots
Global Mobile Number Portability Market Scope
The global mobile number portability market is segmented on the basis of technology type and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Technology Type
- SMS
- Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)
- Signal Transfer Point (STP)
- Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
End User
- Individual Consumers
- Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
- Large Enterprises)
Global Mobile Number Portability Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The global mobile number portability market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, technology type and end user as referenced above.
The countries covered in the global mobile number portability market report are U.S., Canada, and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.
North America dominates and is the fastest growing region in the mobile number portability market due to the region's large population of mobile subscribers and mature telecommunications infrastructure, facilitating seamless porting processes. Additionally, stringent regulatory frameworks promoting competition and consumer choice in countries such as the U.S. and Canada have encouraged widespread adoption of MNP services among mobile users, further solidifying North America's dominance in the global MNP market.
The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, and Porter’s five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Europe brands and the challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Global Mobile Number Portability Market Share Analysis
The global mobile number portability market competitive landscape provides details by competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Europe presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the global mobile number portability market.
Some of the major players operating in the global mobile number portability market are:
- Syniverse Technologies (U.S.)
- iconectiv (U.S.)
- Telcordia Technologies (U.S.)
- PortingXS (Netherlands)
- Telinta (U.S.)
- Neustar Inc. (U.S.)
- MNP Interconnection Telecom Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. (India)
- Sicap (Switzerland)
- MGI (U.S.)
- Tango Telecom (Ireland)
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