Croatian operator Hrvatski Telekom (HT) has partnered with Nokia to launch projects aimed at connecting developers to Nokia’s coding platform to foster the creation of new consumer and industrial 5G applications.

In a statement, Nokia explained that the goal is to enable developers to leverage and monetise HT’s 5G network assets, creating new consumer, enterprise, and industrial applications for Hrvatski Telekom customers in Croatia and across Europe.

Nokia highlighted that software-based 5G networks are programmable and monetisable beyond connectivity via Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These APIs give developers standardised access to network functions without the need to navigate the complex underlying network technologies.

The company cited results from previous pilot projects to expand its network of API ecosystem partners, including global cloud communications company Infobip and teledriving firm Elmo, both of which use 5G and 4G networks to generate new revenue streams.

Boris Drilo, CTIO Hrvatski Telekom CTIO said: “Through collaboration on piloting projects, with Nokia and other partners, we are exploring the great opportunities that could arise from unlocking the full potential of connecting new platforms with 5G network capabilities. Ensuring high-performing networks, foundational for the launch of new use cases across industries and businesses not only Croatia but across the globe, is essential for developers in creating new game-changing applications.”

Shkumbin Hamiti, Nokia Head of Network Monetization Platform, Cloud and Network Services, added: “With Nokia’s Network as Code platform and open and growing ecosystem of API partners, Hrvatski Telekom will benefit from having more choice, flexibility, and extreme automation to create new value for its customers. As a B2B technology innovation leader, Nokia is driving the next evolution of networking to unlock new network applications with our platform.”