How do I know which model is right for me?

Your DCS partner manager will advise based on the roaming protocols you are capable of, your network scale, business model IT capacity available on both sides. If you are already integrated with a roaming platform, platform connections are usually faster as no further technical integration is needed. Technical and commercial connection is established with DCS accepting your offer published on the platform. Direct connections suit larger or more bespoke partnerships. It is also common to start the collaboration via a roaming platform and with the evolution of the partnership switch to a direct OCPI connection.