MVNO Nation Africa 2027
20-21 July 2027
Cape Town, South Africa
MVNO NATION AFRICA 2027
Realising the potential of MVNOs in Africa
This year’s MVNO Nation Africa will dig deep into how African consumers and businesses can make progress by having access to better connectivity and innovative digital services. The event will feature best practice case studies from across Africa and similar developing markets, deliver practical solutions through innovative technology showcases and offer real partnership opportunities with the global MVNO ecosystem.
WHY ATTEND?
20 HOURS OF LEARNING
Learn from your peers, benchmark your strategies, and prepare for the future of the fast-developing and exciting African telco market
FINDING ANSWERS
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, refine your knowledge, and explore new solutions through discussion
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Meet MVNOs and operators to forge new relationships and plan your business expansion
BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT
Meet business partners who have the right solutions for your business needs and can help you take your offering to the next level
SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORIES
Help foster the growth of MVNOs by disseminating best practices and inspiring others
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Find out about the growth opportunities in the region
DAYS
Decision Makers
Buyer Delegates
C-Level & Directors
2026 HIGHLIGHTS
SPONSORED BY:
EXCLUSIVE PRE-EVENT WORKSHOP
MVNO Success Blueprint : What it takes to win in 2026 and beyond (INVITE-ONLY FOR MVNOS)
This hands-on workshop will be led by Yaron Assabi, the founder of DSG—Africa’s most awarded digital telco group, and Ryan O’Hanlon from MDS Global, specialising in CX and CVM. With their combined expertise and experience in helping many MVNOs succeed, they’ve created this workshop to cut through the noise to give you a battle-tested framework for building an MVNO that actually wins.
WORKSHOP LEADERS:
- Yaron Assabi, Founder & CEO, Digital Solutions Group
- Ryan O’Hanlon, VP Global Sales, MDS Global
SHARK TANK
Searching for the the best new African MVNO idea
This session featured short presentations of business plans from aspiring MVNOs in front of judges who have been in the MVNO ecosystem for a long time, including consultants, investors and marketing experts. After a short consultation, the judges announced a winner, who received a special reward from MVNO Nation.
Our Judges included:
Andrew McHenry
Andre Wills
Christopher Geerdts
Gary Koeb
Jignesh Dave
Jignesh Dave
Founder & Managing Director
Next Communications B.V.
2026 Key Themes
- Building effective MVNO regulation across Africa: Explore how African regulators can better understand the MVNO model and apply international best practices to create a regulatory environment that enables sustainable MVNO growth.
- Capturing Africa’s MVNO scene: Get the latest updates on MVNO activity across key markets including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana. Discover which MVNOs are attracting and retaining most subscribers — how are they different?
- Designing successful launch strategies for African MVNOs: Learn how to build effective go-to-market strategies tailored to African markets, using best practices from across Africa and other developing regions.
- Maximizing the potential of value added services in Africa: Learn how MVNOs can use mobile money and digital services to enhance customer experience and grow revenue. Which services can deliver the most value to African consumers?
- Exploring the value of eSIMs in Africa: Consider the latest trends and data on eSIM adoption across Africa. Understand its importance for cross-border communication, business and everyday life.
- Perfecting the relationship between MVNOs and MNOs in Africa: Hear from industry leaders about how to improve MVNO–MNO partnerships in Africa, from wholesale negotiations and service levels to regulatory dynamics and data control.
- The role of MVNEs in helping MVNOs grow: Discover how effective MVNO–MVNE partnerships particular to Africa can accelerate launches and strengthen long-term MVNO growth. What are the questions for MVNOs to ask their MVNEs?
- Satellite connectivity as a friend or foe to the MVNO: Analyse the growing role of satellite networks in extending coverage to unconnected communities in Africa. How are MNOs partnering with satellite operators? What’s the potential for MVNOs?
- Preparing your African MVNO for investors: Learn what makes an MVNO attractive to investors in 2026. Understand the key business and financial steps to take before seeking funding for your MVNO in Africa.
- B2B and IoT growth opportunities for African MVNOs: Understand the potential of the business MVNO market in Africa and learn from international B2B and IoT examples.
2026 Headline Speakers
Clint Pereira
Deven Moodley
Deven Moodley
José Andre
Kartik Mistry
Frederic Freschel
Sarah Kabira
Greg Kilfoil
Shawn Smit
Tshifhiwa Maumela
Shenge Buthelezi
Yaron Assabi
Thabang Mohloai
2025 Attendees
WHY SPONSOR?
Curated Audience
We handpick each attendee to ensure only decision-makers are attending.
Meaningful connections
Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet prospects and partners from the fast-developing and promising African telco markets.
Unrivalled interactivity
Our events focus on forging business partnerships and initiating discussions rather than PowerPoint presentations.
65:35 ratio
We are replicating our MVNO Nation Live event audience split providing a healthy balance between the buy-side and sell-side.
New services or new sectors
Hear directly from the MVNOs in this region about their needs and those of their customers, as well as the collaborations and business expansion they seek.
Networking is king
Our conference contains 2 sessions of speed networking, several group sessions, and informal functions allowing you to meet everyone in the room.
2026 PARTNERS
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