Open Gateway – State-of-the-Market Report
Aim of the report: This report assesses where GSMA Open Gateway stands in H1 2026. It tracks commercial execution, ecosystem readiness and vertical demand for network APIs. It identifies where momentum is translating into deployments, which routes to market are scaling, and what operators, channel partners and developers must prioritise next.
GSMA Intelligence 2026
Highlights in H1 2026 Report
- Aggregators are becoming the common route to market, giving developers and enterprises simpler access to network APIs across multiple operators.
- QoD, location and device APIs are gaining traction beyond fraud and identity, signalling broader demand for programmable network performance.
- Commercial demand is concentrating in high-value verticals, especially banking, media, healthcare, retail and aviation, where clear use cases exist.
Source: Open Gateway Demand Index (updated June 2026)
Why should I read this report?
For operators, channel partners and developers, the report shows where network API revenue is becoming real. It also shows where focused execution can unlock scalable demand. It offers a practical view of market readiness, partner dynamics and priority use cases. The report gives valuable insights into how to help the ecosystem move from experimentation to repeatable commercial growth.