2024 has finally seen Network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) gain commercial traction for both mobile and fixed networks in multiple markets across the globe. Mobile network operators across
Antifraud network APIs have struck a chord with developers and enterprises because of the growing threat of cybercrime. Industry standardization and cooperation have also given the APIs scale that makes them relevant to large percentages of the population in multiple markets.
Barton continues: "Antifraud was not a use case that was particularly highlighted by providers when discussions of network APIs first began. Finding a real-world need for businesses and agreeing on common standards has been the core to this early success. Meanwhile, standardization makes it easier and more rewarding for developers to embed these functions into their applications."
However, replicating the success of these anti-fraud APIs is not a given. The APIs tap into relatively simple network functions. By tackling fraud, they are also likely to find favor with regulators. More sophisticated use cases will require deeper cooperation between telcos and more complex regulatory frameworks - and telcos risk being left behind.
Bartons concludes: "Connectivity-on-demand services, such as allowing gamers to buy temporary boosts to their bandwidth, have failed to take off because the commercial model is not easy to build. Regulations such as net neutrality alongside potential security challenges will also need to be navigated. This complexity means vendors, hyperscalers, and systems integrators may be the network API beneficiaries ahead of telcos."
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