Mobile Business Models

Abstract

In this entry we discuss the role of business models in the mobile telecommunications domain, considering technology trends at the level of hardware, infrastructure (4G and LTE as first release), platforms (operating systems, network based platforms, and service aggregator platforms) and presentation protocols (HTML 5), and how they affect end‐user services or applications. With regard to business models, we adopt a service or application centered approach, based on platform concepts, discussing several business model frameworks and their relevance to mobile applications, specifically for networked enterprises (or micro‐ecosystems). Future trends are also discussed from a convergence perspective with a particular emphasis on ubiquitous computing and smart living concepts.