Mobily awards mobile virtual network enabler contract to Xius

As the Saudi government prepares to permit MVNO services in the country, local mobile network operator, Mobily has awarded an MVNE management contract to India’s Xius.

Xius will be employing its Mobile Services Platform infrastructure and framework, currently deployed in multiple global locations, which will provide the MVNO with its own separate network components and capabilities.

"We have chosen Xius Mobile Services Platform after an exhaustive selection process that included an extensive list of vendors," said Eyas Al-Hajery, Mobily’s senior executive VP for Wholesale and Carrier Services. "The platform will enable Mobily to provide carrier class comprehensive MNO/MVNE services to potential MVNOs".