5G Monetisation: Nokia, Airtel Partner to Open 5G Network Capabilities to Developers via APIs

Nokia, Airtel Partner to Open 5G Network Capabilities to Developers and Enterprises via APIs
Finland-based network equipment vendor Nokia announced a collaboration with India-based Bharti Airtel to make the operator’s network capabilities available to third-party developers through Nokia’s Network as Code platform with a developer portal. “This strategic partnership will provide developers and enterprises alike access to Airtel’s extensive pan-India network assets, creating new monetization opportunities and innovative use cases that will span multiple industry verticals,” Nokia said in a release titled ‘Nokia Partners with Bharti Airtel to Unlock 5G Capabilities for Developers and Enterprises via Network APIs‘ on December 4, 2025.

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Airtel’s Network APIs to Empower Developers

Following successful trials, Airtel’s network APIs will be available on a subscription basis to an established ecosystem of developers, system integrators, and enterprises using Nokia’s Network as Code platform. According to Nokia, this will enable the developer community to seamlessly build advanced solutions leveraging the Airtel network’s capabilities such as AI, 5G, edge computing, and more.

Network APIs

Network APIs, which allow operators to virtualize parts of their networks and provide tailored data and features to developers, are changing the game, says Nokia. This technology is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of network capabilities while unlocking significant new revenue opportunities.

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“At Airtel, we are always working toward bringing the ecosystem together to collaborate for future-ready innovations. In line with this commitment, we are happy to partner with Nokia today for network APIs and enable the ecosystem to leverage our network capabilities for automation and building secure and innovative digital services,” said Sharat Sinha, CEO of Airtel Business.