New API Proposal - Sponsored Data

[jafilippini1]

API Proposal: Sponsored Data API

Problem description
Currently, there is no standardized API in CAMARA's portfolio that allows enterprises or institutions to sponsor mobile data usage for end users in a simple, destination-agnostic way. This limits commercial and social opportunities where third parties would like to cover the cost of general-purpose data sessions (e.g., marketing campaigns, onboarding support, public connectivity programs).

Expected action
Create and include a new API family under the CAMARA project, named Sponsored Data, that enables the initiation, monitoring, and termination of sponsored data sessions (ANY-destination). The API will provide methods for third parties to manage sponsorships via secure interfaces with the mobile operator, leveraging existing capabilities such as OCS-based Free Units.

Additional context

• This proposal assumes initial support for ANY-destination sponsorship, without requiring DPI or traffic classification.

• The technical foundation relies on the provisioning and enforcement of zero-rated secondary data offers via OCS.

• This API has been drafted and documented by Telecom Argentina S.A., including OpenAPI YAML definitions.

• Future iterations could incorporate targeted sponsorship (e.g., per domain or service).

[hdamker]

@jgarciahospital @albertoramosmonagas Shouldn't the issue be open until we have the TSC decision about it? I will point within the vote request, it would be good if this issue can be used for potential questions.

[albertoramosmonagas]

@jgarciahospital @albertoramosmonagas Shouldn't the issue be open until we have the TSC decision about it? I will point within the vote request, it would be good if this issue can be used for potential questions.

Hi Herbert, you’re right. The issue should remain open until the TSC decision is finalized. The PR merge closed it automatically, so thanks a lot for reopening it and yes! we can use it as a reference point for any questions during the vote