Telecom networks are becoming more than just infrastructure, with network API exposure turning them into smart, programmable platforms.
Developers from many fields, not just telecom, are now beginning to use these network capabilities, such as locating devices, detecting SIM swaps, running KYC (know your customer) matches, and requesting high-priority network speed through the Quality on Demand API. This is no longer science fiction, it is already happening. Programs like CAMARA and GSMA Open Gateway have made it possible.
In this article, I will discuss how giving developers access to these powerful network APIs is transforming the way applications are built, deployed, and delivered, as well as what this means for the future of software development.
