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Hrvatski Telekom and Nokia open 5G functions to app developers in Croatia

Nokia is working with Hrvatski Telekom (HT), the largest operator in Croatia, to connect its network-as-code developer platform (Network as Code) to HT’s network assets. The aim is to enable developers to harness and monetise HT’s 5G network assets and features via application programming...

GSMA, AECC rev up connected auto industry with new tie-up

The GSMA Open Gateway, a framework of universal APIs, is at the heart of the GSMA-AECC partnership The GSMA announced last week that the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) will tap into the telecom association's new enterprise-focused initiative called GSMA Fusion — enabled by GSMA Open...

What is the role of BSS evolution in 5G monetization?

As 5G Standalone ramps, monetization hinges on marrying customer experience with network insights While digital transformation has been a buzzword in many different industries for some time, the rubber is meeting the road, so to speak, in the world of telecoms. The pressing need to...

The top five telco-born ‘tech-cos’ in the world

Prompted by some late opportunism by Spain-based Telefónica, which has just issued a press note (widely covered) to declare itself the best telco-born ‘techco’ in Europe, six months after the research was first released, RCR Wireless has returned to the original assessment by analyst...

Korean telcos unify for the standardization of network APIs

The telcos say the standardization of network APIs will lower the barrier to entry and reduce app development time Korean mobile operators SK Telecom (SKT), KT and LG Uplus are establishing a unified ‘Network Open API’ standard to lower the barrier to entry and...

#TBT: Telecom APIs and monetization; AT&T on network convergence; Verizon preps for VoLTE … this week in 2014

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Telecom APIs seen...

‘Expanding choice and scale’ — Nokia partners with Infobip on telco APIs

According to Infobip and Nokia, their API partnership will offer a 'simplified developer experience' Nokia has announced an Application Programmable Interface (API) partnership with global cloud communications platform Infobip to speed up the development of a wider array of telco applications. The agreement involves Infobip’s cloud...

Ericsson Q1 results: ‘RAN market to continue its decline’

Ericsson President and CEO Börje Ekholm said customer spending will increase in the second half of the year Ericsson has beat forecasts for the first quarter of 2024, with operating profit — excluding restructuring charges — hitting approximately $394 million, despite a 15% sales drop....

IBM to buy US network automation company Pliant

IBM has purchased Boston-based network and IT infrastructure automation company Pliant for an undisclosed fee. Pliant offers a platform to simplify infrastructure automation for software developers to quickly deploy API-enabled workflow automation in response to IT demands. It is its second acquisition of 2024,...

Why eSIMs unlock the next generation of business connectivity (Reader Forum)

One innovation is transforming how the entire world stays connected — and it can be accessed with just a few quick taps on a screen. An eSIM is a software-based evolution of the traditional SIM card that demonstrates the next generation of convenience and flexibility...

Liberty Global and Nokia open public 5G for smart-port apps in Antwerp

Liberty Global is working with Nokia to open up its Belgian subsidiary’s public 5G network to developers to deliver new enterprise applications for the Port of Antwerp. Telenet, owned by Liberty Global, is offering application programming interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs) to...

Network APIs and the path to 5G monetization

AT&T, Verizon, Vonage all pushing network APIs and software developer outreach ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Step 1: Using network application programming interfaces (APIs), operators expose network data and capabilities to software developers Step 2: Developers leverage the data and network capabilities to create...

Vonage and Verizon to collaborate on advanced network APIs

The partners said that they will collaborate on developing new network APIs for developers globally Vonage and U.S. carrier Verizon have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining their intention to introduce Verizon network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to the Vonage platform that will enable...

BT, Nokia sign telco API deal

BT and Nokia have signed a deal to work on the developing new opportunities to monetize 5G, via the combination of EE's cloud-native network and Nokia’s Network as Code platform. BT, owner of the U.K.'s EE mobile network, wants to "gain access to simplified...

Nokia launches Network as Code platform, with Dish as early partner

Dish's 5G cloud-native network and the Nokia Network as Code platform will provide enterprises with access to the software development tools Nokia today launched a Network as Code platform and developer portal, which the company said will help application developers and communication service providers...

Deutsche Telekom commercially launches network APIs

Deutsche Telekom said the new offering is available to small and medium enterprises as well as corporate customers German carrier Deutsche Telekom announced the commercial launch of network application programming interfaces (APIs), under the brand “MagentaBusiness API”, the telco said in a release. APIs are software...

AT&T touts API access, ties it to 5G monetization

"True growth (aka monetization)" of the network depends on easier API access for developers, says AT&T's Igal Elbaz AT&T sees its network as the killer 5G app—and monetizing it means exposing more of the network to developers through standardized and reusable APIs, says Igal Elbaz,...

Chinese operators join GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative

The GSMA Open Gateway initiative is a global industry framework designed to accelerate digital services and mobile apps Chinese mobile operators China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom have joined the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, a global industry framework aimed at helping accelerate digital services...

Ericsson sees gains in India, moderation from early 5G rollout pace

Ericsson results beat expectations Ericsson reported sales up 14% year-over-year, beating expectations and seeing particularly strong growth in the Indian market, while navigating a slight drop in network sales overall as the pace of early 5G deployments dropped off and carriers re-assess their equipment inventories...

Telefónica combines open APIs with AWS MEC zone – to demo live volleyball stream

The pilot comes out of the new GSMA Open Gateway framework for universal APIs – to open cellular network access for developers MWC, BARCELONA: Telefónica has integrated its network application programmable interfaces (APIs) with a pilot AWS Wavelength Zone at a Telefónica multi-access edge (MEC)...

DT, T-Mobile US launch network APIs and joint developer platform

The two telcos said the new network APIs are integrated onto Microsoft Azure Programmable Connectivity BARCELONA—Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US have developed a platform with joint Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) - called T-DevEdge – with the aim of making easier for the global developer community...

Major telcos move to open network APIs to developers – to drive innovation, revenues

MWC 2023: The GSMA has announced a framework of universal network application programmable interfaces (APIs) to provide universal access to operator networks for developers. At launch, at the annual MWC showcase in Barcelona, the so-called GSMA Open Gateway initiative has the support of 21...

The importance of network APIs to 5G monetization (Reader Forum)

We’ve all heard the phrase, “it takes two to tango;" the same can be applied to network-based ecosystems Communication service providers (CSPs) have invested over $100 billion in their 5G networks and are looking for a return on that investment. The growth of traditional communication...

Deutsche Telekom enables automated valet parking for BMW over 5G

Deutsche Telekom said that the results of the proof of concept are convincing as cars are controlled by the system, with "absolute" stability and security   Deutsche Telekom performed a proof-of-concept with BMW Group and Valeo in the domain of automated valet parking. The European carrier said...