China Mobile, Alibaba Cloud, and ZTE Honored with GSMA GLOMO Award for Innovative Open Gateway Solution

Celebrating Innovation in Telecommunications: A Deep Dive into the GSMA GLOMO Award 2025

In an impressive show of collaboration and technological advancement, China Mobile, Alibaba Cloud, and ZTE Corporation have been awarded the prestigious GSMA GLOMO "Open Gateway Challenge" award. This honor recognizes their innovative work on the AaaS Open Gateway solution, a significant contribution to the telecommunications landscape.

A Major Leap for Open Gateway Initiative

The GSMA GLOMO award highlights the comprehensive launch of the Open Gateway across critical industry scenarios, signifying the recognition of these companies' collaborative efforts in advancing the GSMA Open Gateway Initiative. China Mobile has positioned itself as a frontrunner by being one of the pioneering operators associated with this global initiative. Over recent years, they have actively promoted the evolution of the Open Gateway, establishing the world’s most extensive Open Gateway platform that continuously enriches the ecosystem.

Collaborating closely with ZTE, China Mobile developed the QoD-API (Quality on Demand) in line with CAMARA-API standards. They achieved a significant milestone by passing 63 technical tests in the Open Gateway Working Group, making them the first entity to implement this solution commercially.

The Power of Collaborative Solutions

The integrated Capability Exposure solution, developed jointly by China Mobile, Alibaba Cloud, and ZTE, brings together the strengths of all parties, particularly in telecommunications and Fintech. Utilizing the CT Middleware Platform operated by China Mobile, this solution incorporates the "QoS Acceleration Capability" ensuring superior network quality for mobile payment transactions. By fostering cooperation in this manner, they've set the stage for a more seamless, efficient, and innovative 5G service experience, redefining user engagement in the next-generation digital ecosystem.

Alipay, one of the world’s largest online payment platforms, has been integrated into this Open Gateway platform through Alibaba Cloud. This integration dynamically enhances mobile network performance in areas with poor connectivity, thus optimizing payment transaction times and minimizing error rates. Such advancements significantly enhance user payment experiences, showcasing the advantages of combining telecommunications expertise with cloud technologies.

Future Perspectives

China Mobile is committed to continuous collaboration with industry partners to develop advanced APIs and pioneering application scenarios. They are pushing the commercialization of 5G forward, accelerating the global rollout of the Open Gateway ecosystem, thereby promoting innovation and shaping the future of intelligent connectivity on a global scale.

The Open Gateway Initiative is a pivotal aspect of the GSMA’s efforts to advance global network capabilities. Serving as a universal, open network API framework, it allows businesses and developers worldwide to access provider network capabilities seamlessly and in a standardized manner. These functionalities are standardized globally through APIs as part of the CAMARA framework, an open-source initiative led jointly by the Linux Foundation and GSMA, fostering innovation and interoperability within the global digital ecosystem.

The GLOMO Awards: A Celebration of Excellence

The GLOMO Awards, held annually, are the industry’s most prestigious accolades. The 2025 jury comprises over 260 international analysts, media professionals, and industry experts, recognizing individuals and companies that lead innovation and showcase outstanding performance in the rapidly evolving mobile industry. By winning this award, China Mobile, Alibaba Cloud, and ZTE not only highlight their current achievements but also set a benchmark for the future of telecommunications innovation.

About ZTE

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ) is a leader in providing modern telecommunications systems, mobile devices, and network solutions for mobile operators and enterprises worldwide. They focus on providing integrated innovations to their customers, delivering high-quality products and contributing extensively to the development of international standards. With a commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), ZTE invests significantly in research and development, solidifying its role in the telecommunications sector globally.

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This award signifies not only technological success but also a strong pathway towards future collaborative endeavors that will further enhance user experiences and connectivity worldwide.