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Neutral Wireless: Industry demand for programmable 5G broadcast connectivity

Broadcasters and technology leaders are calling on mobile operators to enable standardised network APIs for live production and mission-critical communications.

About enterprise API demands

Across live broadcast production, the demand for high-quality, low-latency, and reliable connectivity is rapidly increasing. From global sporting events to breaking news, broadcasters depend on seamless wireless workflows to deliver content in real time. Neutral Wireless, alongside partners including the BBC, France Télévisions, RAI, Sony, and Haivision, is calling on mobile operators to implement standardised open network APIs to support these requirements.

While 5G offers significant potential, adoption is constrained by limited control over Quality of Service (QoS) and the lack of consistent, interoperable interfaces across networks. Broadcasters need the ability to dynamically prioritise critical video feeds, adapt to congestion, and manage multiple workflows on shared infrastructure.

Standardised APIs, particularly CAMARA Quality on Demand (QoD) and QoS Profiles, provide a scalable solution. Built on GSMA Open Gateway principles, these APIs enable real-time control of network performance across both public and private networks. The message is clear: without programmable, interoperable connectivity, the full potential of 5G in broadcast and beyond cannot be realised. Through collaboration, the mobile ecosystem can unlock a new era of flexible, high-performance wireless production.

Problem

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Broadcast production lacks dynamic control over network performance, limiting reliability and scalability in high-demand or congested environments.

Solution

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Standardised, open network APIs enable real-time QoS control and prioritisation across devices, workflows, and networks.

API service

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Quality on Demand (QoD) and QoS Profiles APIs for dynamic prioritisation of live video, latency-sensitive workflows, and resource allocation.

Impact

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Higher quality live broadcasts, more resilient production workflows, efficient use of shared infrastructure, and expanded opportunities for 5G adoption across industries.

More information

What is the Neutral Wireless market demand statement?

Neutral Wireless and its partners are calling on mobile operators to deploy standardised CAMARA QoD and QoS APIs to enable dynamic, programmable network control for broadcast production and beyond.

Why should mobile operators act now?

Demand for 5G in live production is growing rapidly, driven by major global events and evolving workflows. Without standardised APIs, adoption remains constrained and fragmented.

How does GSMA Fusion help?

GSMA Fusion and Open Gateway provide a common framework for exposing network capabilities through interoperable APIs, enabling consistent implementation across operators, vendors, and markets.

Market snapshot

Major global events such as the Coronation of King Charles III (2023) and Paris 2024 have demonstrated the viability of private 5G networks for large-scale live broadcast production.

Broadcasters are increasingly adopting hybrid public and private 5G models, driving demand for dynamic QoS control and network programmability.

The need for Quality on Demand extends beyond broadcast into public safety and disaster relief (PPDR), highlighting cross-industry opportunity for standardised network APIs.

Partners

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Download the full Statement of Requirements

Neutral Wireless Statement of Requirements