Chema Alonso, Chief Digital Officer of Telefónica, has announced multiple agreements at MWC in Barcelona, strengthening the adoption and application of Open Gateway APIs. These partnerships span leading technology firms, global companies, and public institutions. Telefónica has secured deals with over 50 major companies and is in discussions with many more. The company's network of more than 20 commercial partners continues to expand, driving the deployment of Open Gateway APIs.
Telefónica and TikTok have extended their partnership to Europe, building on their initial collaboration at MWC 2024. The ‘Number Verification’ API, which allows TikTok users to register using their mobile number without SMS or third-party verification, will launch in Brazil in early 2025 before expanding to key markets.
Telefónica and the Community of Madrid have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance public service digitization using Open Gateway APIs. This initiative aims to improve efficiency in sectors such as healthcare, transportation, justice, and tourism, making public services more accessible.
In collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Telefónica is launching an innovation center focused on developing SaaS products for telecom operators. AWS will provide cloud infrastructure, data storage, and analytics services, while Telefónica will contribute its expertise in telecom data management.
Telefónica is also partnering with Google Cloud to integrate Open Gateway APIs into Google Firebase, a platform with over 3 million active developers. The collaboration will enhance authentication services by replacing traditional SMS-based one-time passwords with a more secure and seamless phone number verification process.
Chema Alonso, Chief Digital Officer, Telefónica
We are accelerating the global deployment of Open Gateway through strategic collaborations with major technology firms and institutions. These partnerships will enhance digital services, security, and user experiences across industries.