Telco Network API Challenge

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Hey there, innovators and tech enthusiasts! 

Network APls are interfaces that enable developers to integrate telecommunication network services into their applications, facilitating data exchange between various systems or devices. Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US are offering a wide range of new APIs for developers to utilize network capabilities in their services.

Together with Telekom’s tech incubator hubraum and T-Mobile's DevEdge, we invite companies and developers to a competition to identify exciting new business opportunities and solutions for customer needs with our 4G and 5G Network APIs:

With our programmable networks, T-Mobile US and Telekom even empower developers to influence network performance and behavior, opening the door to new wave of Telco network-based solution possibilities.

 

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EU application  US application

What are we looking for?

We are interested in use cases of startups and other companies from the automotive, broadcasting, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing industries, as well as companies focusing on governmental services. 

Streaming and Broadcasting

Broadcasting and entertainment companies are looking for ways to prevent fraud in gaming, improve live video production or to enrich entertainment experiences. 

Manufacturing companies require reliable and consistent connectivity to transform their production processes. Energy providers operating increasingly smart grids need to leverage real-time data, automate processes, and integrate advanced technologies.  

Manufacturing
Automotive

In the automotive industry, autonomous vehicles require extremely reliable and consistent connectivity to operate securely. 

The operations of health companies can create more connected, secure, and responsive healthcare ecosystems that better meet the needs of patients, providers, and other stakeholders by leveraging APIs. 

Healthcare
Government

Government and other public institutions rely on secure and compliant data sharing to automate processes to deliver more efficient, transparent, and responsive services to citizens. 

Why Should You Participate?

By entering the Telco Network API Challenge, you will gain access to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to work with global industry leaders. 

The use cases of the applicants invited to the pitching session will be presented to Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US customers in the Challenge Inspiration Report.

The selected winning teams of the pitches will be invited to the Grand Finale of the challenge. A range of attractive prizes await them, tailored to their respective geographical locations.

EU participants

  • Invitation to test your solution in the unique lab environment in Krakow (Poland)
  • Cooperation with our mentors and technical experts
  • Access to Deutsche Telekom’s business network to check out your business opportunities
  • Joint branding opportunities
  • Vouchers from our partner Vonage to explore our APIs on developer.telekom.com

US participants

  • Invitation to TMUS's 5G Innovation Labs in Seattle
  • Cooperation with our mentors and technical experts
  • 5G Developer Bundle Kit
  • Business Consultation Opportunity at TMUS
  • Joint branding opportunities
  • Others prizes and rewards

Timeline

Application deadline: Mid of October Pitching session: November Testing days: December

How to apply?

Your application should contain a detailed description of a use case that offers practical added value and can realistically be implemented.  

Apply today by filling out the following link and take the chance of a spot in this incredible journey of innovation. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a transformative challenge that could shape the future of communication technology.  

 

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EU application  US application

Join our Slack channel to connect with our mentors and technical experts to get support. In addition, to exchange ideas and discuss open points all applicants will be invited to an “Ask me anything” webinar on September 20, 11:00-12:30.

We can’t wait to witness the magic you’ll bring to the table. Hope to see you at our Telco Network API Challenge! 🌈🚀  

We are here to support you – our mentors, technical experts and jury members

Mentor & Jury Member

Position: Program Manager

Company and team: Deutsche Telekom, hubraum

Expertise around APIs and developers:
Expertise around APIs and developers: 5G APIs Concept Driver, Telco Product Development, API testing & program coordination, program management

Jury Member

Position: Director of DevEdge Platform

Company and team: T-Mobile US, DevEdge

Expertise around APIs and developers:
Responsible for T-Mobile's 5G Programmable Network as a Service Platform vision and overall product strategy roadmap.

Mentor

Position: Program Manager

Company and team: Deutsche Telekom, hubraum

Expertise around APIs and developers:
Expertise around APIs and developers: API testing & program coordination, development of API use cases, 5G/4G lab environment maintenance, assistance in testing

Mentor

Position: Principal Product Manager

Company and team: T-Mobile US, DevEdge

Expertise around APIs and developers:
Managing Programmable Network products including Quality on Demand, Network Slicing, and Dynamic Traffic Steering.

Jury Member

Position: Project Manager & Customer Success Management

Company and team: Deutsche Telekom, Magenta API Go2Market and Sales Support

Expertise around APIs and developers:
- 25+ years experience in Telco and IT
- 10+ years in product development and management
- Communication Center Solutions, Service Management
- Mobile Network Services and Standardization

Mentor

Position: Senior Network Technology Engineer

Company and team: Deutsche Telekom, hubraum

Expertise around APIs and developers:
5G/4G lab environment design, configuration of test scenarios for network APIs, assistance in testing

Jury Member

Position: Vice President

Company and team: Deutsche Telekom, Magenta API Go2Market and Sales Support

Expertise around APIs and developers: Passionate to IT and network API business for world-wide B2B customers

 

Mentor

Position: Software architect

Company and team: T-Systems International GmbH, MACE Dev Team 

Expertise around APIs and developers: Taking care of APIs development

Mentor

Position: Product Strategy and Developer Engagement

Company and team: T-Mobile US, DevEdge

Expertise around APIs and developers:
Responsible for product market exploration, commercialization strategy, customer solution design & integration and developer community relationship.

Mentor

Position: DevEdge Developer Engagement and Wizard Programmer 

Company and team: T-Mobile US, DevEdge

Expertise around APIs and developers:
Responsible for product evangelism, developer education and developer community relationship

Mentor

Position: Packet Core Engineer

Company and team: TMPL team: Access & Mobility  

Expertise around APIs and developers: Knowledge about Core behavior during APIs triggering, possibility to do some changed in Core if required

 

Mentor & Jury Member

Position: Product Manager Network APIs

Company and team: Deutsche Telekom, Magenta API

Expertise around APIs and developers: driving innovations, setting up developer programs from scratch, Open Source work, hopefully finding the next big APIs

Mentor

Position: Technical Program Manager

Company and team: Deutsche Telekom, hubraum

Expertise around APIs and developers:
Technical Introduction into APIs in hubraums EAPs

Mentor & Jury Member

Position: Technical Sales Consultant

Company and team: Deutsche Telekom, Magenta API Go2Market and Sales Support

Expertise around APIs and developers:
- 10+ years Telco Products, Strategy, Marketing, Data Analytics
- Product owner/manager for Broadband, WiFi and Mobile Access, Smartphone Apps, ServiceNow Apps, Data products, Service Automation

Supported by

Ericsson
Vonage
CAMARA