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1 Applications

Figure I.4 – Model 3

I.2.4 Model 4
In model 4, player A only operates the network and player B operates the device and platform, providing
applications to the application customers, as shown in Figure I.5.

In general, telecom operators act as player A, other service providers and vertically integrated businesses act
as player B in model 4.
NOTE – A variation of this model does not include a platform provider and associated platform functionalities (player B
only provides applications).

Figure I.5 – Model 4

I.2.5 Model 5
In model 5, player A only operates the network, player B operates the platform, and player C operates devices
and provides applications to the application customers, as shown in Figure I.6.
In general, telecom operators act as player A, other service providers act as player B, and vertically integrated
businesses act as player C in model 5.
NOTE – A variation of this model does not include a platform provider and associated platform functionalities (player B
only provides applications).

Figure I.6 – Model 5

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