GSMA and the Linux Foundation to drive global telecom API innovation

Through their collaborative CAMARA project, GSMA and the Linux Foundation have launched the first official release of a series of open-source network APIs called ‘Meta-Release Fall24’.

The initial release contains 25 APIs across 13 subprojects designed to simplify and standardise access to essential telecom network functions. Among the APIs are stable versions like Location Verification, One-time Password SMS, and Number Verification, which have been thoroughly vetted for quality and consistency.

Additionally, the release introduces new APIs such as Call Forwarding Signal, Carrier Billing Refund, and Connectivity Insights, signalling CAMARA’s commitment to continuous innovation and expansion of its API offerings. Security and interoperability have been prioritised in this release, including a profile based on OAuth 2.0 and OpenID standards.

By ensuring that the APIs are secure and compatible across different systems, CAMARA sets a robust foundation for operators to deploy these solutions confidently in their networks. Furthermore, the CAMARA community is dedicated to providing twice-yearly updates to maintain the relevance and stability of these APIs, ensuring that telecom operators can seamlessly plan and manage the deployment of new capabilities.

GSMA and the Linux Foundation have rallied over 1,100 contributors and nearly 400 organisations, including major telecom players like Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, and Vodafone, behind CAMARA. Selected as the API specification hub for a new global telecom venture launching in 2025, CAMARA promotes a unified approach to API development.