- Emergency Services: Emergency applications can subscribe to receive notifications about the connectivity status of critical response team members. When a device’s connectivity changes (e.g., from 4G to 2G or 5G to 3G), the system sends a notification. This allows the system to dynamically adjust the communication method (SMS, data) based on real-time changes in network type, ensuring that alerts are delivered despite potential connectivity issues.
- Customer Support Platforms: A customer support platform can subscribe to device connectivity updates. If the connectivity status changes (e.g., from 4G to 3G), the platform can automatically switch to SMS communication if data connectivity becomes unavailable. This helps avoid failed communication attempts and improves customer experience by ensuring messages are delivered using the most reliable medium.
- IoT Devices: A fleet management system can subscribe to real-time updates regarding the connectivity status of IoT devices in vehicles. If a device’s connectivity status changes (e.g., from 5G to 4G or 2G), the system can adjust its monitoring strategy, reducing data usage or switching to SMS-based communication for low-connectivity situations.
Connected Network Type Subscriptions
API Description
The “Connected Network Type Subscriptions” API allows API consumers to subscribe to real-time notifications about the connectivity status of a device on a mobile network. Instead of repeatedly querying the API, developers can receive notifications when there is a change in the connectivity status of the device. The notifications include details about whether the device is connected to 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, or has UNKNOWN connectivity. This system provides more efficient and immediate updates without the need for continuous polling.
Use Cases
Benefits
- Real-time Notifications on Connectivity Changes: The Connected Network Type Subscription API provides real-time notifications whenever a device’s network connectivity changes.
- Efficient Resource Management: With a subscription-based model, the system notifies developers only when a change occurs, eliminating the need for frequent API requests.
- Improved User Experience and Communication Reliability: The API sends real-time connectivity status changes, allowing businesses to respond faster and more effectively to changes in the device’s network connection.
API Portfolio: Device Information
SubProject Wiki: Device Status
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API Wiki: Connected Network Type Subscriptions
API Repository: Device Status
API Repository Status: Sandbox
API Status: In progress
API Version(s) and Release Date(s):
- In progress
API availability: Information which APIs are available in which country and network, and how to get access can be found on the GSMA public launch status page.