HCLTech and GSMA Team Up to Boost Telecom Innovation with Open Gateway

HCLTech has partnered with the GSMA to support its Open Gateway initiative. The announcement was made on October 14, 2025, in New York and Noida. The initiative focuses on creating a common set of network APIs for telecom operators. Reports suggest that HCLTech is the first global technology company to become part of this program.

Purpose of the Initiative

The GSMA Open Gateway initiative is to simplify how telecom operators share networks. It promotes the use of standardised APIs that can be accessed by developers and other service providers. The goal is to improve network interoperability and make telecom systems easier to integrate with different applications.

HCLTech’s Role

HCLTech will help expand the initiative by providing system integration and technical support. The company plans to develop a network monetisation platform and a secure API layer to support autonomous networks. It will also integrate AI tools with network APIs and design use cases for various sectors such as healthcare, energy, manufacturing, travel, and finance.

Global Participation

The Open Gateway initiative currently includes 79 mobile operator groups, covering 291 carrier networks worldwide. These networks together account for around 80% of global mobile connections. The project is becoming a shared framework for collaboration among telecom operators and technology providers.

HCLTech Background

HCLTech operates in more than 60 countries and employs over 226,600 people. The company reported consolidated revenue of $14.2 billion for the 12 months ending September 2025. Its services cover several industries, including telecom, financial services, healthcare, and public services.

Read More: HCLTech Becomes First Indian IT Firm to Report AI Revenue of Over $100M in Q2FY26!

HCL Technologies Share Price Performance

As of October 15, 2025, 10:19 AM, HCL Technologies share price was trading at ₹1,494.90, a 0.03% down from the previous closing price.

Conclusion

The partnership between HCLTech and the GSMA is part of an effort to make telecom networks more open and programmable through shared standards and technical collaboration.

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