A mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) is a company that provides network infrastructure and related services, such as business support system (BSS), and operation support system (OSS) to a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). This enables MVNOs to offer services to their own customers with their own brands. The MVNE does not have a relationship with consumers, but rather is a provider of network enablement platforms and services. MVNEs specialize in planning, implementation, and management of mobile services. The services provided by an MVNE are designed to allow the MVNO to focus primarily on marketing, sales, and customer acquisition, acting as the "ultimate middleman" to bridge the technology gap between an MNO and a brand.
