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Growth Opportunities in the Global 5G Network API Markets

Publisher Frost & Sullivan
Published Jul 30, 2025
SKU # MC20270210

Description

5G network APIs are emerging as a powerful enabler of monetization in the era of programmable networks, especially as standalone (SA) 5G cores become more widespread. For the first time in years, APIs offer telecom operators a viable platform to unlock application innovation, enabling new services that can dynamically tap into network capabilities such as bandwidth, latency, security, and edge computing. The opportunity is vast, with potential use cases spanning healthcare, transportation, gaming, industrial automation, and beyond.

Realizing this promise at scale will take time. It requires tight coordination among hundreds of communication service providers worldwide—each at different points in their 5G journey. API aggregators will play a central role in simplifying access, but broader ecosystem support from CPaaS platforms, cloud providers, and developer environments is equally essential.

This Frost & Sullivan publication presents details of the important industry trends in 5G network API markets and presents an assessment of the industry potential. It includes information on API pricing models and the industry provider strategies to drive adoption of network APIs.

Table of Contents

Realizing the Network-as-a-Service and Network Programmability Vision through 5G Network APIs
5G APIs vs. 4G APIs; Network APIs vs. Communications APIs
Key Drivers of 5G APIs
CSP Initiatives and 5G SA Deployment
API Standardization GSMA/CAMARA
Enterprise and Cloud Demand
Aggregators and Technology Provider Initiatives
New Monetization Models
Distributed AI and AI-Driven Dynamic Application Needs
5G SA Deployments and CSP Initiatives
GSMA Operator Platform Group, GSMA Open Gateway, Operator Relationships, and CAMARA: a deeper dive
Ecosystem and Industry Strategies
Aggregator Strategy Overview: Nokia
Network API Initiatives
Analyst Perspectives
Aggregator Strategy Overview: Aduna
5G API Initiatives
Analyst Perspective
Telco Operator Strategies
Internal API Exposure Platforms
Commercialization of APIs, and Partnership with Aggregators and Platforms
Sandbox and Developer Ecosystems
Leverage Existing Enterprise Portals for 5G API On-Ramp
Pricing Mechanisms
The Strategic Imperative 8™
Innovative Business Models
Customer Value Chain Compression
Transformative Mega Trends
Internal Challenges
Competitive Intensity
Geopolitical Chaos
Disruptive Technologies
Industry Convergence

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