We don't own eNodeBs/gNodeBs (the RAN). We operate as an MVNO. It is worth calling out that we operate as a full MVNO though, which is different from many MVNOs in the US currently, who tend to fall on the lighter end of the MVNO spectrum.

The primary difference is we run our own mobile core entirely.

Can you elaborate on the hops question? Not sure I quite understand what you're asking since there are a few ways to interpret "hops".