Telecom API Market Size, Share, and Trends

Telecom API Market (By API Type: Messaging (API), WebRTC, Payment (API), IVR (API), Location (API), Others; By Type: Presence Detection Data, Location Determination Data, Service Configuration Management (SCM), Subscriber Data Management (SDM); By End User: Enterprise Developers, Internal Telecom Developers, Partner Developers, Long Tail Developers; By Deployment; By Industry Verticals) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2022 – 2030

  • Last Updated : May 2022
  • Report Code : 1730
  • Category : ICT

Telecom API Market Size and Companies

The global telecom API market size was estimated at US$ 206.14 billion in 2021 and it is expected to hit US$ 1.2 trillion by 2030 with a registered CAGR of 21.62% from 2022 to 2030.

Telecom API Market Size 2021 to 2030

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Growth Factors

One of the factors driving the growth of global telecom API market is growing deployment of 5G technologies and networks. For example, the Small Cell Forum launched a 5G functional application programming interface (API) in April 2020 to allow a 5G small cell vendor ecosystem. The 5G technical application programming interface (API) specifications, which build on the scope of the 5G physical layer application programming interface (API) specification, allow tiny cells to be built piece by piece with components from various suppliers.

Another factor boosting the growth of global telecom application programming interface (API) market is growing number of mobile service subscribers. According to GSMA data, 5.2 billion individuals had enrolled to mobile services by the end of 2021, with that number expected to rise to 5.7 billion by 2025, presenting additional prospects for telecom application programming interface (API) in mobile based applications. The government all around the world is taking constant efforts for the growth and development of global telecom application programming interface (API) market. The government is highly investing in latest technological projects for the development of various types of telecom application programming interface (API) in the global market. Thus, this factor is supporting the telecom application programming interface (API) market growth.

The widespread acceptance of application programming interface (API) related technologies are due to the increased utilization of mobile and smartphones applications. All market participants profit from the growing number of innovative technological breakthroughs. On the other hand, the telecom application programming interface (API) market is restrained by a commercial gap between developer needs and carrier product offerings as well as government regulations and policies governing the telecom sector.

The telecom application programming interface (API) market is highly competitive, and important firms in each region compete fiercely. A few renowned players dominate each region or nation, the most of whom are the region’s vendors. In order to expand their market position, these market players are focused on growth and expansion methods like partnerships, acquisitions, joint ventures, mergers, and collaborations.

Report Scope of the Telecom API Market

Report Coverage Details
Market Size by 2030 USD 1.2 Trillion
Growth Rate from 2022 to 2030

CAGR of 21.62%

Enterprise Developer Segment Market in 2021 36%
North America's Revenue Share in 2021 30%
Base Year 2021
Forecast Period 2022 to 2030
Segments Covered API Type, End Use, Geography
Companies Mentioned Vodafone Group PLC, Twilio, Inc., Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Inc., Telefonica, Apigee Corporation, Orange S.A., Verizon Communications, Inc., Xura, Inc., Nexmo, Inc.


API Type Insights

The messaging API segment accounted 34% market share in 2021 and is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of 21.5% from 2022 to 2030. Any service that allows developers to incorporate numerous messaging technologies in an application through a single programmable interface is referred to as a messaging application programming interface (API). The rising demand for SMS services that use messaging application programming interface (APIs) is driving the expansion of messaging application programming interface (APIs).

Telecom API Market Share, By API Type, 2021 (%)

The interactive voice response application programming interface (API) segment is fastest growing segment over the forecast period. The smart interactive voice response helps businesses improve their sales and marketing efforts. Using an interactive voice response system, call centers can process millions of calls each hour to manage real time data. As a result, interactive voice response application programming interface (API) allows developers to create high quality applications with interactive voice response capabilities and voice calling.

End Use Insights

The enterprise developer segment accounted largest revenue share 36% in 2021. The demand for telecom application programming interface (API) is growing among large scale enterprises, which is driving growth of enterprise developer segment. The growing utilization of application to person messages for promotion of certain products and services is driving the demand for telecom application programming interface (API) in enterprise developer segment.

Telecom API Market By End User 2021 (USD Billion)

The partner developer segment is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of 23% over the forecast period. The partner telecom application programming interface (APIs) aid in the development of services such as streaming and payment services by providing a centralized data exchange platform for developers. The developers can create these services with the help of telecom organizations. In addition, compared to corporate developers, the consumer base for partner developers is fast rising, resulting in their increase during the predicted period.

Region Insights

North America dominated the market in 2021 with revenue share of around 30%. This is due to rising usage of numerous cloud-based services by way of manufacturing systems and several sales channels. Furthermore, due to increased funding, the web-based information technology industry in North America is expected to rise rapidly. In addition, major emerging nations have seen an increase in demand for various software-based services. Thus, all of these factors are driving the growth of North America telecom application programming interface (API) market.

Asia-Pacific is expected to develop at the fastest rate 24.5% during the forecast period. China and India dominated the telecom application programming interface (API) market in Asia-Pacific region. The growing deployment of telecom application programming interface (API) by various market players is driving the growth of Asia-Pacific telecom application programming interface (API) market. In addition, technological developments are paving way for the expansion of telecom application programming interface (API) market in Asia-Pacific region. The market demand is projected to be driven by some of the ongoing partnerships among the region’s key players. For example, China Unicom, one of the top mobile network service providers in terms of subscribers, and Alibaba Group Holding are aiming to partner in the sector of networking services, which is likely to boost telecom application programming interface (API) market growth in the region.

Key Developments

  • Infobip Ltd. established a cooperation with Span, an information technology company that provides professional services and technical assistance to business customers and organizations around the world as they seek to enhance their information systems, in April 2020. Through Infobip’s full customer interaction and experience portfolio of Conversations, Moments, and Answers, this alliance could allow Span to design integrated customer experiences throughout all phases of the customer journey.
  • Reliance Jio, achieved Open application programming interface (API) Platinum conformance certification in 2021, demonstrating the growing trend toward leveraging Open application programming interfaces (APIs) to assist develop open ecosystems for telecom businesses. 
  • Twilio Inc. purchased SendGrid Inc., an email application programming interface (API) platform firm, for $2 billion in February 2019 to expand its customer base and product offering. Twilio Inc. can now leverage SendGrid’s communication platform like messaging, audio, email, and video as a result of this transaction.
  • Nexmo Inc., a Vonage Holdings Subsidiary, announced a next generation messaging system based on two new application programming interfaces (APIs), the Messages application programming interface (API) and the Dispatch application programming interface (API), in October 2018. 

Some of the prominent players:

  • Vodafone Group PLC
  • Twilio, Inc.
  • Alcatel-Lucent
  • AT&T, Inc.
  • Telefonica
  • Apigee Corporation
  • Orange S.A.
  • Verizon Communications, Inc.
  • Xura, Inc.
  • Nexmo, Inc.

Segments Covered in the Report

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By API Type

  • Messaging (API)
  • WebRTC
  • Payment (API)
  • IVR (API)
  • Location (API)
  • Others

By Type

  • Presence Detection Data
  • Location Determination Data
  • Service Configuration Management (SCM)
  • Subscriber Data Management (SDM)

By End User

  • Enterprise Developers
  • Internal Telecom Developers
  • Partner Developers
  • Long Tail Developers

By Deployment

  • Hybrid
  • Multi-cloud
  • Other

By Industry Verticals

  • BFSI
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Telecommunications & ITES
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods & Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Others

 By Geography

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Malaysia
    • Philippines
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • GCC
    • North Africa
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

The global telecom API market size was reached at USD 206.14 billion in 2021 and it is projected to rake around USD 1.2 trillion by 2030.

The global telecom API market is expected to drive growth at a CAGR of 21.62% over the forecast period 2022 to 2030.

The major players operating in the telecom API market are Vodafone Group PLC, Twilio, Inc., Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Inc., Telefonica, Apigee Corporation, Orange S.A., Verizon Communications, Inc., Xura, Inc., Nexmo, Inc.

One of the factors driving the growth of global telecom API market is growing deployment of 5G technologies and networks

North America region will lead the global telecom API market over the forecast period 2022 to 2030.

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Telecom API Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Telecom API Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

Chapter 6. Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Telecom API Market, By API Type

8.1. Telecom API Market, by API Type, 2022-2030

8.1.1. Messaging (API)

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

8.1.2. WebRTC

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

8.1.3. Payment (API)

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

8.1.4. IVR (API)

8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

8.1.5. Location (API)

8.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

8.1.6. Others

8.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

Chapter 9. Global Telecom API Market, By Type

9.1. Telecom API Market, by Type, 2022-2030

9.1.1. Presence Detection Data

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

9.1.2. 2. Location Determination Data

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

9.1.3. Service Configuration Management (SCM)

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

9.1.3. Subscriber Data Management (SDM)

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

Chapter 10. Global Telecom API Market, By End User 

10.1. Telecom API Market, by End User, 2022-2030

10.1.1. Enterprise Developers

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

10.1.2. Internal Telecom Developers

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

10.1.3. Partner Developers

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

10.1.4. Long Tail Developers

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

Chapter 11. Global Telecom API Market, By Deployment

11.1. Telecom API Market, by Deployment, 2022-2030

11.1.1. Hybrid

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

11.1.2. Multi-cloud

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

11.1.3. Other

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

Chapter 12. Global Telecom API Market, By Industry Verticals

12.1. Telecom API Market, by Industry Verticals, 2022-2030

12.1.1. BFSI

12.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

12.1.2. Healthcare & Life Sciences

12.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

12.1.3. Telecommunications & ITES

12.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

12.1.4. Government & Public Sector

12.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

12.1.5. Manufacturing

12.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

12.1.6. Consumer Goods & Retail

12.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

12.1.7. Media & Entertainment

12.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

12.1.8. Others

12.1.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2017-2030)

Chapter 13. Global Telecom API Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

13.1. North America

13.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.1.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.1.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.1.6. U.S.

13.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.1.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.1.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.1.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.1.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030) 

13.1.8. Rest of North America

13.1.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.1.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.1.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.1.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.1.8.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.2. Europe

13.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.2.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030) 

13.2.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030) 

13.2.6. UK

13.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.2.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030) 

13.2.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030) 

13.2.9. Germany

13.2.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.2.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.2.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.2.10. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.2.11. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.2.12. France

13.2.12.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.2.12.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.2.12.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.2.12.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.2.13. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.2.14. Rest of Europe

13.2.14.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.2.14.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.2.14.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.2.14.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.2.15. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.3. APAC

13.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.3.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.3.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.3.6. India

13.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.3.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.3.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.3.8. China

13.3.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.3.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.3.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.3.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.3.9. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.3.10. Japan

13.3.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.3.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.3.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.3.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.3.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.3.11. Rest of APAC

13.3.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.3.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.3.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.3.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.3.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.4. MEA

13.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.4.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.4.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.4.6. GCC

13.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.4.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.4.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.4.8. North Africa

13.4.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.4.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.4.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.4.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.4.9. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.4.10. South Africa

13.4.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.4.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.4.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.4.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.4.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.4.11. Rest of MEA

13.4.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.4.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.4.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.4.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.4.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.5. Latin America

13.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.5.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.5.6. Brazil

13.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.5.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.5.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.5.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

13.5.8. Rest of LATAM

13.5.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by API Type (2017-2030)

13.5.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2017-2030)

13.5.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2017-2030)

13.5.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Deployment (2017-2030)

13.5.8.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Industry Verticals (2017-2030)

Chapter 14. Company Profiles

14.1. Vodafone Group PLC

14.1.1. Company Overview

14.1.2. Product Offerings

14.1.3. Financial Performance

14.1.4. Recent Initiatives

14.2. Twilio, Inc.

14.2.1. Company Overview

14.2.2. Product Offerings

14.2.3. Financial Performance

14.2.4. Recent Initiatives

14.3. Alcatel-Lucent

14.3.1. Company Overview

14.3.2. Product Offerings

14.3.3. Financial Performance

14.3.4. Recent Initiatives

14.4. AT&T, Inc.

14.4.1. Company Overview

14.4.2. Product Offerings

14.4.3. Financial Performance

14.4.4. Recent Initiatives

14.5. Telefonica

14.5.1. Company Overview

14.5.2. Product Offerings

14.5.3. Financial Performance

14.5.4. Recent Initiatives

14.6. Apigee Corporation

14.6.1. Company Overview

14.6.2. Product Offerings

14.6.3. Financial Performance

14.6.4. Recent Initiatives

14.7. Orange S.A.

14.7.1. Company Overview

14.7.2. Product Offerings

14.7.3. Financial Performance

14.7.4. Recent Initiatives

14.8. Verizon Communications, Inc.

14.8.1. Company Overview

14.8.2. Product Offerings

14.8.3. Financial Performance

14.8.4. Recent Initiatives

14.9. Xura, Inc.

14.9.1. Company Overview

14.9.2. Product Offerings

14.9.3. Financial Performance

14.9.4. Recent Initiatives

14.10. Nexmo, Inc.

14.10.1. Company Overview

14.10.2. Product Offerings

14.10.3. Financial Performance

14.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 15. Research Methodology

15.1. Primary Research

15.2. Secondary Research

15.3. Assumptions

Chapter 16. Appendix

16.1. About Us

16.2. Glossary of Terms

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