API

Network APIs expose telecom capabilities — such as quality of service, location, device status, and authentication — to developers and enterprises through standardized programmable interfaces. Industry initiatives including GSMA Open Gateway and the CAMARA project aim to make these capabilities consistent across operators, turning the network into a platform that applications can call directly. For operators, APIs represent a route to revenue beyond connectivity; for enterprises and developers, they offer programmable access to network features once locked inside carrier systems. Standards bodies including TM Forum and 3GPP continue to shape how these interfaces are defined and monetized. This channel tracks network API standards, operator and hyperscaler partnerships, monetization models, and real deployments, with analysis of where programmable networks are gaining commercial traction and where adoption still lags behind the ambition.

5G Open RAN Laboratory: A New Era for Riga Technical University with IS-Wireless

Deployment of Private 5G Network by IS-Wireless at Riga Technical University
IS-Wireless collaborates with Riga Technical University to set up a state-of-the-art 5G Open RAN Laboratory. This venture aims to provide a robust network for both educational and expansive research purposes, heralding a new chapter in mobile network research and development.

Radisys at the Forefront of 5G and Open RAN Innovation

Driving Connectivity Forward - Radisys' Role in the Open RAN and Small Cells Landscape | TeckNexus
Explore Radisys's pivotal role in advancing 5G technology and Open RAN ecosystems. Discover their collaborative efforts with global industry-standard organizations, innovative use cases, and a future vision that fortifies its position as a key player in the global telecom sector, ensuring scalable and flexible network solutions.

Jio and Airtel Accelerate India’s 5G Adoption

Jio and Airtel Accelerate India's 5G Adoption
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are propelling India into the 5G era with substantial financial investments and rapid network rollouts. Garnering over 100 million 5G users collectively within a year of service launch, these telecom giants are not only enhancing connectivity across the nation but also meeting the burgeoning demand for high-speed internet among Indian consumers. Amidst multi-billion-dollar loans and strategic expansions, the 5G race in India is unfolding at a remarkable pace, promising a transformative impact on the country's digital landscape.

Ericsson Reveals Top 5G Consumer Trends 2023

Ericsson Reveals Top 5G Consumer Trends 2023
Ericsson ConsumerLab presents a deep dive into the evolving world of 5G, exploring pivotal consumer trends and network satisfaction across 28 global markets. This comprehensive research, involving 37,000 consumers, sheds light on the shifting paradigms of 5G user satisfaction, the transformative impact of 5G on video streaming and AR usage, and the critical role of 5G performance in influencing consumer loyalty. Furthermore, it explores the emerging monetization models, revealing that consumers are willing to pay a premium for enhanced 5G connectivity and tailored Quality of Service offerings. Dive into a world where 5G is not just a technology but a pivotal element shaping consumer behaviors, expectations, and loyalty in the digital age.

Eutelsat and OneWeb combination heralds new era in space connectivity as world’s first GEO-LEO operator

Eutelsat and OneWeb combination heralds new era in space connectivity as world's first GEO-LEO operator
Eutelsat Communications announced the completion of its all-share combination with OneWeb, the global low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications network, following the approval today at the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting of Eutelsat shareholders. This combination forms the Eutelsat Group. The newly formed Eutelsat Group is strategically positioned to be a global leader in space communications. Eutelsat's powerful GEO fleet will combine network density and high throughput with the low latency and ubiquity of OneWeb's LEO constellation to offer customers global, fully integrated connectivity services.

The Role of Cloud and Generative AI in the Telco Industry with Ishwar Parulkar

5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles
Cultivating the workforce of tomorrow begins with embracing emerging technologies today. Join us in this eye-opening episode with special guest, Ishwar Parulkar, the Chief Technologist for Telecom and Edge Cloud at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Today, Ishwar takes us on a journey through the fascinating landscape of emerging technologies and their profound impact on the Telco industry. He touches on the evolution of Telco, software-defined networking, 5G, and mobile edge computing, providing a unique perspective on the industry's rapid transformation. Ishwar also explores the impact of generative AI on the workforce and emphasizes the importance of upskilling and retraining. He highlights the need for awareness, education, partnerships, and a shift in mindset to navigate the transformative wave that generative AI and cloud technologies bring. Tune in now and be part of the exciting transformation happening at the intersection of technology and Telecom.

Radically Simple Fiber Management with Brian Mefford of VETRO FiberMap

5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles
Explore the many ways telecommunications can be used as an enabler for entrepreneurial growth and supporting community development. In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, we’re joined by Brian Mefford, VP of Broadband Strategy for VETRO FiberMap, to discuss their mission to simplify fiber management and drive community advancement radically. This engaging conversation explores VETRO FiberMap’s efforts of becoming the hub for all aspects of fiber construction, embracing a wide range of public-private partnerships. Additionally, Brian shares insights into the corporate culture at VETRO, their strategies for addressing the challenges that come with business growth, and how grant funding has changed with the latest technological shifts. Tune in to this insightful episode and join us in shaping the future of telecom through innovative approaches and community development. 

Ericsson, AWS, and Hitachi Showcase Smart Factory Potential with Private 5G Networks

Ericsson works with AWS and Hitachi America R&D to showcase smart factory potential
Utilizing private 5G wireless networks, the collaboration between Ericsson, AWS and Hitachi America R&D emphasizes the transformative power of real-time digital video, AI, and edge-to-cloud solutions, showcasing a future where operational efficiency, product excellence, and optimized supply chains redefine smart manufacturing.

5G Infrastructure Market Analysis & Forecast during 2019-2028 – Latest Market Report by RationalStat

The report entitled "5G Infrastructure Market" analyzes the global, regional and local market based on communications infrastructure, core network technology networks, the network infrastructure, frequency of operation, end-use, and region. The report offers thorough analysis of the market's historical and projected size, along with a trend analysis. 

5G Campus Networks: Telekom & EUROGATE Redefine Port Logistics

5G Campus Networks: Telekom & EUROGATE Redefine Port Logistics
Explore how EUROGATE collaborates with Telekom to harness the power of private 5G, revolutionizing container terminal operations. Dive deep into the transformative potential of Campus 5G, enhancing connectivity, efficiency, and paving the way for a digitized future in port logistics.

5G Networks: Everything you need to know about 5G

5G
Explore the world of 5G technology: its evolution, benefits, use-cases, and challenges. Dive deep into how 5G is reshaping the future of communication, industries, and daily life.

5G in Sports: Ericsson and Vodafone’s Private Network Solution for the Irish Rugby

5G in Sports: Ericsson and Vodafone's Private Network Solution for the Irish Rugby
Ericsson and Vodafone have introduced a 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN) technology for the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). This innovation offers swift, real-time data analysis, enabling superior communication and strategic decisions during matches, particularly as the team preps for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GSMA Open Gateway, and why was it created?
GSMA Open Gateway is an industry-wide initiative, backed by the GSMA, the trade body representing mobile operators globally, and dozens of major carriers, designed to standardize network APIs across operators and countries. Before this initiative, a company wanting to use a SIM swap detection API to prevent account-takeover fraud would typically need separate technical integrations and commercial agreements with every carrier in every market it operated in, an approach that didn’t scale well for global digital businesses like banks or ride-sharing platforms. Open Gateway defines a common technical specification for these APIs so a single integration works consistently across participating operators worldwide, dramatically reducing the engineering and business development overhead for any company wanting to build services on top of carrier network data.
Why do telecom companies want to expose network APIs to outside developers?
Exposing network APIs gives carriers a new revenue stream that doesn’t depend on selling more raw data or voice minutes, an increasingly commoditized, low-margin business. Instead, operators can charge for premium, differentiated capabilities, like verified caller identity for fraud prevention, real-time network quality guarantees for a specific application, or device location data for logistics and delivery tracking, turning the network itself into a monetizable platform. This mirrors a broader strategic shift across the industry, often summarized as moving from selling bandwidth to selling outcomes, where operators position themselves as infrastructure partners for other industries’ digital products rather than purely as connectivity providers competing on price. It also opens partnerships with software companies that wouldn’t otherwise have a direct commercial relationship with an operator at all.
What are some real-world examples of telecom network APIs in use today?
Some of the most established use cases include number verification, used heavily by banking and fintech apps to confirm a user genuinely controls the phone number tied to their account before allowing a transaction; SIM swap detection, which flags when a phone number has recently been transferred to a new SIM, a common signal of an account-takeover attempt; and location APIs, used by logistics and delivery companies for real-time tracking, or by other services for geofencing-based features. Newer, more specialized examples are emerging too, including quality-on-demand APIs that let an application request guaranteed network performance for a specific session, useful for video calls or cloud gaming, effectively giving developers programmatic access to capabilities like network slicing without negotiating a direct deal with the underlying carrier.
How do network APIs relate to network slicing and monetization?
Network slicing creates the actual underlying capability, a dedicated, performance-guaranteed virtual network for a specific purpose, while network APIs are often the mechanism by which a third-party developer actually requests and uses that capability programmatically, without needing to understand or manage the underlying slicing infrastructure directly. A quality-on-demand API, for example, might let a video conferencing app request guaranteed low latency for an important call, with that request fulfilled behind the scenes by the operator’s slicing infrastructure. This pairing is central to how operators are trying to monetize their 5G Standalone investments: slicing creates differentiated network capabilities, and APIs are the commercial and technical interface that makes those capabilities accessible and billable to outside developers.
What’s stopping network APIs from being adopted faster?
Adoption has been slower than initial industry enthusiasm suggested, for a few recurring reasons. Developers building global products need consistent behavior across operators and countries, and while standardization initiatives like Open Gateway aim to solve this, achieving true consistency across dozens of carriers, each with their own legacy systems and commercial priorities, takes time. There’s also a chicken-and-egg dynamic: developers are hesitant to build products around APIs that aren’t yet universally available, while operators are cautious about investing heavily in API infrastructure without proven developer demand. Pricing adds another layer of friction, since operators are still experimenting with how to price access in a way that’s attractive to developers while still generating meaningful revenue relative to infrastructure cost.
Who are the typical customers building on top of telecom network APIs?
Customers span a range of industries, but financial services and fraud prevention have been the earliest and most consistent adopters, using number verification and SIM swap detection to reduce account-takeover and transaction fraud. Logistics, delivery, and ride-sharing companies are major users of location-based APIs for real-time tracking and route optimization. Gaming and entertainment companies are increasingly interested in quality-on-demand APIs to guarantee performance for latency-sensitive applications like cloud gaming. Beyond individual companies, aggregator platforms have emerged specifically to combine APIs from multiple operators into a single access point, letting developers integrate once and reach users across many carriers and countries without managing separate relationships with each one.
Are network APIs secure, and who controls access to sensitive data like location?
Security and access control are central design considerations for network APIs, given the sensitive nature of data like location or SIM status. Access is generally tightly controlled through authentication and authorization systems, and most operators only expose specific, limited capabilities through these APIs rather than raw access to underlying network or subscriber data. Consent mechanisms are also typically built in, particularly for anything involving an individual’s location or personal data, often requiring an explicit user opt-in before that data can be shared with a third-party application. This remains an evolving area, and as more operators expose more capabilities through these interfaces, regulators and privacy advocates are paying closer attention to how consent is obtained across different countries with different privacy law standards.

Your Brand. Our Intelligence Tools.

Capture leads at the point of evaluation. Talk to Us →

Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks
⚡ Utilities ⏱ 8 min ✓ Free
This tool is built and hosted by TeckNexus.
Launch Tool →
How Secure AI-Enabled Private Mobile Networks Transform Utility Operations
How Secure AI-Enabled Private Mobile Networks Transform Utility Operations
Whitepaper
This whitepaper explains how utilities can use secure AI-enabled private mobile networks to modernize operations, support distributed intelligence, improve resilience, and strengthen cybersecurity across critical infrastructure. It covers AI applications, private network advantages, zero trust principles, multilayered security architecture, and governance considerations for AI-ready utility environments....
The Evolution of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
Whitepaper
Non-terrestrial networks are rapidly evolving from experimental satellite systems into an increasingly important part of the global 5G connectivity landscape. This eBook, developed by Radisys in collaboration with TeckNexus, explores how 3GPP standardization, satellite architecture innovation, and software-driven network design are reshaping NTN deployment models. It examines the transition from...
Private 5G Network Security: 4 Pillars for Securing Private 5G, LTE & CBRS
Private 5G Network Security: 4 Pillars for Securing Private 5G, LTE & CBRS
Whitepaper
Private cellular networks are transforming industrial operations, but securing private 5G, LTE, and CBRS infrastructure requires more than legacy IT/OT tools. This whitepaper by TeckNexus and sponsored by OneLayer outlines a 4-pillar framework to protect critical systems, offering clear guidance for evaluating security vendors, deploying zero trust, and integrating IT,...
Scroll to Top