Oct 6, 2025

Opening the Mobile Space with CAMARA’s Network APIs - CAMARA Project

Go beyond SMS. New network APIs offer silent user verification and guaranteed quality of service, helping you prevent fraud and boost conversion rates.

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Understanding the new generation of network APIs

Network APIs provide developers with deep access to 5G infrastructure for capabilities like SIM card location, prioritization, and status.

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How CAMARA standardizes APIs across telcos

The CAMARA project, hosted by the Linux Foundation, unites telcos and tech companies to create standardized, open-source network APIs using OpenAPI specifications.

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Using network APIs for identity and fraud prevention

Network APIs offer deeper core integration than traditional SMS APIs, enabling robust fraud prevention through features like SIM swap detection and location verification.

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Exploring practical use cases for network APIs

Key applications include silent phone number verification for passwordless login, location-based security for bank transactions, and on-demand quality of service for critical communications.

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Why telco collaboration is key to API adoption

Competitors like Deutsche Telekom, Orange, and Telefonica collaborate within CAMARA because widespread API availability across all carriers is essential for market adoption.

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How the CAMARA open source community operates

The community operates through Linux Foundation-led working groups where anyone can propose new APIs, with prioritization being driven by market needs and biannual releases.

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How developers can get started with network APIs

Developers can begin using standardized APIs through individual telco developer portals or via aggregators, with a focus on a consistent and well-documented experience.

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The future of network APIs and how to contribute

The long-term vision is to make network capabilities as accessible as cloud services, and developers can contribute by proposing features on camara.org or providing feedback on developer portals.