Evolution of operator business models in the future Internet of Things

2017

The Internet of Things is a paradigm or vision, where virtually any object can be connected to Internet, enabling new smart services to people and businesses. Mobile network operators have entered the aspiring market, but because of the novelty of the paradigm, many aspects of business and technology in the area are still undiscovered. In this thesis, views of possible mobile network operator business models were presented, and the object was to discover, how mobile network operator business models change in the future Internet of Things. The research based on theoretical concepts of value, innovation diffusion and technology adoption life cycle, as well as business models, corporate strate…