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I.2.3 Model 3

In model 3, player A operates the network and platform, player B operates the device and
applications and serves the application customers, as shown in Figure I.4.

In general, telecom operators act as player A and other service providers act as player B.

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).

18 Rec. ITU-T Y.4000/Y.2060 (06/2012)