Jumia Should Consider An MVNO License in Nigeria
Jumia should consider this idea because it could help its Jumia Prime. Yes, ask Jumia management to get an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) license from the Nigerian Communication Commission. This license goes for about $1 million. Then invest to buy wholesale credits from the infrastructure owners like MTN, Glo and Airtel, and have a tiered package for its prime members. That could improve patronage.
Amazon has been negotiating with wireless carriers about launching a $10-a-month or possibly free mobile phone service for Prime subscribers in the U.S., Bloomberg reports, citing anonymous sources. Over the past two months, the company has held talks aimed at securing the lowest possible wholesale prices with Verizon, T-Mobile and Dish Network. AT&T was said to be occasionally involved in discussions. Prime’s subscription growth flatlined in the U.S. after the company last year hiked the annual membership fee from $119 to $139; offering a low-cost or free phone service could win Amazon new Prime subscribers. (LinkedIn News)
* -a wireless communications services provider that does not own the wireless network infrastructure over which it provides services to its customers