In the open access network (OAN) model, the roles of the service provider and network operator or owner are separate.
Competing service providers get end-user access through a single network in a free market environment. End users can choose their services (TV, Internet, Video-on-Demand, telephony, cloud services, e-health…) from their favourite service provider. This makes it possible to break the monopoly of networks by ensuring competition at the service level.