The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) has launched a formal call for input regarding the ecosystem of Mobile Network APIs. The regulator is soliciting data on market demand, technical friction, and commercial viability to understand how to accelerate the adoption of these interfaces.
BEREC aims to map the fragmented roles of MNOs, aggregators, CPaaS providers, and developers to identify barriers hindering the scaling of network-level services.
Market Dynamics and Ecosystem Players
The inquiry demands granular details on the current division of labor within the mobile industry. Participants are asked to outline the specific challenges faced by various stakeholders:
| Role Category | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | MNOs, MVNOs, MVNEs, Network Vendors |
| Intermediaries | Aggregators, CPaaS Providers, Channel Providers |
| Consumers | Developers, Cloud Providers, End Users |
The regulator specifically seeks evidence-based documentation on business models and successful pricing strategies that have historically proven effective for network interface services.
Data on future market projections is requested to support broader regulatory objectives, particularly regarding how these APIs interact with the Digital Networks Act (DNA) framework.
Regulatory Context
As of today, April 7, 2026, BEREC remains positioned as the primary coordinator for harmonizing electronic communications across the EU. The organization operates under a two-pillar structure—an umbrella of national regulators and a separate office with legal personality.
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Recent signals from the BEREC chair, Marko Mismas, emphasize an "evolution rather than revolution" approach. This strategy seeks to preserve existing infrastructure successes while adapting to the requirements of new digital market realities. This call for inputs follows a pattern of regulatory monitoring, consistent with previous initiatives to standardize network quality assessment and inform future roaming regulations.
This inquiry serves as a mechanism to gather evidence before finalized policy decisions regarding digital infrastructure are enacted. By examining the API ecosystem now, BEREC attempts to avoid fragmented development as high-capacity network deployment continues to be a strategic priority.
