ETSI has released five Group Specifications covering general API principles, application lifecycle management, platform enablement, and specific Radio Network Information and Location APIs for Mobile Edge Computing. These standards establish a generic framework to expose network information to authorized third-party applications, ensuring interoperability and consistent design patterns across the industry. The release includes the Radio Network Information Service for real-time radio condition data and the Location Service, which leverages existing Zonal Presence specifications. This work aims to accelerate third-party application development and help operators capitalize on their network investments through standardized, open interfaces.
Keywords: mobile edge computing, MEC API, interoperability, service enablement, network exposure