mobile network operator - operator of mobile network infrastructure, supporting the transmission and provision of radio-communications services. The activities of mobile network operators in most cases also integrate mobile service provider functions (direct service provision to end-users) within their overall business.
In its additional submission of 22 November 1996, Portugal stated that after the full implementation of Directive 96/2/EC, the Portuguese mobile operators will have the opportunity of interconnecting directly with public service telephone networks in other countries, thus by-passing Portugal Telecom's services and infrastructure. Under this scenario, mobile operators would pay a termination fee to the foreign fixed telephone operators instead of the amount they now pay to Portugal Telecom ...
