Nokia and Ericsson Lead ABI Research’s Network API Platform Ranking — Allied Business Intelligence, Inc.

Event summary

ABI Research named Nokia and Ericsson as Leaders in its Network API Platforms for Internal Exposure ranking, published April 15, 2026.
Nokia ranked first, driven by its multi-vendor Network Exposure Platform, support for 3GPP NEF/SCEF and CAMARA APIs, and 25 CSP customers, including five live in 2026.
Ericsson ranked second, supported by its Vonage business, broad exposure portfolio, and a developer ecosystem of 1.7 million registered developers.
ABI Research noted the market is shifting from experimentation to operationally critical deployments, with vendors establishing early leadership advantages.

The big picture

The ranking highlights the strategic importance of internal network API exposure as operators seek to unlock new service value and efficiency improvements. The shift from experimentation to commercially relevant deployments underscores the growing demand for real-time applications, despite challenges like fragmentation and regulatory diversity. Nokia and Ericsson’s leadership positions reflect their ability to combine standards alignment, interoperability, and security capabilities, setting the stage for further market consolidation.

What we're watching

Market Momentum: The pace at which 5G SA commercialization accelerates will determine broader market expansion for network APIs.
Fragmentation Challenges: Whether Nokia and Ericsson can overcome fragmentation, pricing diversity, and inconsistent latency to drive adoption.
Competitive Dynamics: How the early leadership of Nokia and Ericsson will affect the competitive landscape as operators seek standardized solutions.