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Guides operators on building a profitable network API business with strategic insights.

Provides actionable insights to help telcos monetize network APIs effectively.

This report outlines how telcos create revenues from AI-centric solutions across consumer and enterprise markets.

Insightful analysis of Deutsche Telekom's B2B strategy focusing on integration and sovereignty.

Tracks innovative telco consumer services, providing insights and growth opportunities.

Unlock growth potential with a comprehensive directory of edge computing use cases.

Empowers telcos to shift from connectivity to platform-driven growth strategies.

Capabilities and go-to-market playbooks that help operators commercialise network APIs, including pricing, GTM, operating models and pilot-to-scale guidance.

Identification and validation of profitable edge computing use cases, implementation guidelines, partner ecosystem insights and monetisation strategies for operators.

Assessment and benchmarking of operator platform initiatives, organisational traits and strategies to shift from connectivity to platform-based enterprise offerings and cross-unit integration.

Analysis of how telecom operators can productise AI and capture revenue from enterprise AI infrastructure, platforms and applications, including adoption patterns and commercial models.

Ongoing market intelligence that tracks consumer-facing telco services beyond connectivity, covering launch details, pricing, partnerships and user engagement to inform product and GTM decisions.

Building a network API business: What does it take?

PDF report detailing how to build a network API business, from winning executive backing and shaping the first business case to designing an operating model that can support execution and scale. Includes a 34-page document published April 2026 and authored by Miriam Sabapathy and Darius Lloyd; produced in collaboration with Aduna. Purchase includes a one-hour analyst session.

• Enhances Understanding
  Direct interaction with analysts allows for deeper exploration of findings.
• Secures Necessary Support
  Helps operators gain crucial initial buy-in to embark on network API projects.
• Facilitates Implementation
  Provides systematic strategies to effectively implement and scale the API business.
• Informs Strategy Development
  Provides valuable insights for future planning and investment.
• Targets Key Market Needs
  Identifies high-value API opportunities to maximize business potential.

Network API pilots to profit: A commercial playbook for Quality on Demand

PDF report delivering a practical playbook for monetising network APIs focused on Quality on Demand (QoD). Focuses on three priority APIs and includes primary/secondary research, pricing and GTM guidance, and actionable steps to move pilots to repeatable demand.

• Leverage Extensive Research
  Utilizes comprehensive data collection to inform the API monetization strategy, enhancing decision-making processes.
• Implement Actionable Steps
  Empowers operators to execute effective monetization strategies tailored to specific scenarios.
• Develop Pricing Strategies
  Equips users with essential knowledge to create competitive and profitable pricing models.
• Establish Collaborative Partnerships
  Facilitates effective collaboration between telecommunication operators and partners to enhance market reach.
• Prioritize Location Retrieval
  Highlights specific APIs, ensuring targeted strategies that align with market demand.

How telcos generate AI revenue

PDF report on how telcos earn new revenue from AI solutions, based on STL Partners’ Telco Generative AI Adoption Tracker. Highlights patterns and typical examples, with enterprise solutions (infrastructure, platforms and applications) dominating AI monetisation; consumer AI remains a minority. Publication April 2026; Author Marina Koytcheva.

• Focus on Enterprise AI Monetisation
  Enterprise AI solutions, including infrastructure and platforms, are the primary source of revenue, indicating a strategic shift towards B2B monetisation.
• Prioritize AI Productisation
  AI productisation constitutes over half of telcos' AI-related initiatives, suggesting a strong focus on developing new products and services.
• Limited Consumer AI Monetisation
  While enterprise applications lead, consumer AI remains less explored, reflecting challenges in monetising consumer-oriented solutions.
• Available in PDF Format
  Comprehensive report consisting of 24 pages of insights and analysis, authored by Marina Koytcheva.

Scale, sovereignty and the promise of one B2B – Deutsche Telekom analyst day

PDF short read (six pages) highlighting Deutsche Telekom’s strategy to compete as an integrated enterprise and public sector provider through a ‘One T, One B2B’ approach, spanning assets from Germany to Europe and across DT units. Discusses sovereignty and security, cross-unit collaboration, anchor customers and co-creation; notes portfolio maturity and execution challenges.

• Unifies Enterprise Solutions
  Brings together diverse assets to enhance service delivery.
• Focus on Digital Sovereignty
  Emphasizes the importance of secure, sovereign digital solutions.
• Structured Short Read
  Provides concise insights in a well-defined format.
• Highlights Portfolio Challenges
  Identifies key challenges in portfolio maturity and execution.

Consumer Innovation Tracker

Global database tracking innovative telco consumer services beyond connectivity. Monthly tracker; as of April 2026, 179 telcos featured; April 2026 spotlighted three new services. Includes insights into each service’s launch details, service areas, technology features, market reach, pricing models, partnerships, and user engagement. Access via download of deck or Excel dataset for subscribers; available for purchase.

• Access Detailed Launch Insights
  Get extensive information on service launches, covering every aspect that aids in evaluation and strategy formulation.
• Track Global Innovations
  Monitor the latest consumer services launched by telcos worldwide to stay ahead of market trends.
• Access Exclusive Reports
  Gain access to in-depth reports and datasets tailored for subscribers, enhancing strategic planning.
• Highlight Featured Innovations
  Explore detailed insights on highlighted services each month, showcasing the latest innovations in the telco space.

Edge Computing Use Case Directory

The Edge Computing Use Case Directory offers detailed insights into profitable opportunities within the edge computing landscape. This resource empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of edge technology by showcasing a comprehensive list of use cases that illustrate potential applications across various industries. It is designed for operators seeking to leverage edge computing to enhance their service offerings and drive innovation.

• Explore Real-World Use Cases
  Gain insights into successful edge use cases that illustrate innovations in IoT, AI, and automation across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and telecommunications.
• Identify Revenue Streams
  Understand how to capitalize on edge computing through highlighted monetization opportunities tailored to specific industry needs.
• Discover Partner Opportunities
  Navigate the ecosystem of essential partners that support edge implementations and enhance service delivery.
• Follow Practical Guidelines
  Access a set of best practices and step-by-step guidelines to ensure successful edge computing implementations.

Telco as a Platform Index

This report examines the shift of telecommunications operators from basic connectivity to platform-centric strategies. It details various enterprise platforms across multiple operators, assessing their readiness and capability in utilizing platform models for revenue growth and service innovation.

• Identify Success Traits
  Focuses on organizational traits and mindsets crucial for overcoming challenges in platform execution, driving growth in new business models.
• Benchmark Against Industry Peers
  Operators can measure their platform strategies against a comprehensive index, gaining insights to improve their market position.
• Drive New Revenue Streams
  Enables telcos to generate new revenue through innovative service offerings that leverage existing customer data.