Digital infrastructure provider hayo has joined the Linux Foundation and the CAMARA Project, strengthening its push to bring standardised network APIs to telecom operators across Africa, the Middle East and other high-growth markets.
The move comes as network APIs emerge as a potential bridge between telecom infrastructure and new digital services. IDC forecasts the global network API market to grow from US$1.5 billion in 2025 to US$6.9 billion by 2029, highlighting the commercial opportunity for operators to expose network capabilities through developer-friendly interfaces.
CAMARA is an open-source Linux Foundation project focused on defining, developing and testing northbound APIs for telecom services and service management. Its collaboration with the GSMA Operator Platform Group aims to align requirements and API definitions, helping create greater consistency across operators and geographies.
“Network APIs are quickly becoming one of the most important foundations for the next generation of digital services, and operators have a vital role to play in digital identity, fraud prevention and customer trust.”
— Feraz Ahmed, CEO, hayo
For hayo, the opportunity extends beyond technical standardisation. Its platform supports CAMARA-aligned APIs for Number Verification, SIM Swap Detection, Device Location/Status, Know Your Customer (KYC) Match and Quality on Demand.
These capabilities can help operators participate in growing markets for digital identity, authentication and fraud prevention while creating potential new revenue streams from existing network assets.
The partnership is particularly relevant to markets where operators play a central role in digital identity and customer authentication, but where fragmented infrastructure can make cross-border deployment difficult.
By participating in CAMARA as both a consultant and infrastructure partner, hayo aims to help translate emerging API standards into operational deployments involving operators, hyperscalers, CPaaS providers, aggregators and enterprises.
The broader significance is the potential shift in telecom networks from connectivity infrastructure into programmable platforms. For operators, standardised APIs could turn previously underused network capabilities into services that support security, identity and digital experiences while opening new commercial models.