Aduna secures KDDI as equity partner in API venture

Aduna, a landmark venture between some of the world's leading telecom operators and Ericsson, announced the addition of KDDI Corporation as an equity partner.

Recognized as a global leader in telecommunications, KDDI will further strengthen Aduna’s vision of accelerating the adoption and innovation of common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) by developers on a global scale.

Aduna partners include América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vodafone and Ericsson to spur innovation in digital services.

Aduna secures KDDI as equity partner in API venture

As an innovator in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, KDDI will collaborate by sharing expertise and resources, including technical skills and marketing, to enhance Aduna’s scope and impact, bolstering the venture’s goal to create open, non-discriminatory access to advanced network capabilities.

Kazuyuki Yoshimura, CTO, KDDI, says: “As a pioneer in telecommunications, KDDI is proud to take part in opening the network to exciting new possibilities. By joining Aduna, we’re enabling broader access to advanced network capabilities through APIs, empowering developer platforms to drive innovation on a global scale. Each new network integrated into this unified platform helps create an ecosystem where advanced applications can flourish, bringing seamless connectivity and enhanced services to more businesses and consumers than ever before."

Anthony Bartolo, CEO, Aduna, says: “The addition of KDDI underscores Aduna’s commitment to reshaping the telecom industry through the power of network APIs. By partnering with KDDI, a global leader with a strong legacy of innovation, we are setting the stage for a new era of possibilities for developers, businesses, and consumers. With the new and more advanced applications that can be built with network APIs, Aduna will unlock new revenue opportunities, transform business operations, and enhance customer experiences with innovative solutions that are truly differentiating.”

The inclusion of KDDI highlights Aduna’s industry-wide appeal and the joint potential of maximizing revenue opportunities while improving the developer experience.

Aduna was launched in September 2024 to simplify global access to network APIs. The transaction is expected to close later this year, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.