This paper argues that the structure of the mobile communications industry is being decisively affected by 'platformisation', yet in a present context of strong 'platform ambiguity'. It introduces the concept of gatekeeper roles to compare current mobile platform initiatives, and proposes a typology of platforms to characterise the various models encountered.Mobile Platforms, Business Models, Gatekeeping, Platform Typology

Pieter BALLON

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The Platformisation of the European Mobile Industry

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