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+# Carrier Wholesale Pricing API Submission
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+| **Field**                  | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
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+| API name                   | Carrier Wholesale Pricing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
+| API owner                  | TelecomsXChange                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| Initial API Contributors   | Ameed Jamous - TelecomsXChange (TCXC)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| API summary                | This API facilitates real-time updates and access to pricing for voice and SMS services among carrier partners, aiming to replace the current inefficient and insecure method of exchanging rate changes via email. It allows for direct, automated updates to internal billing systems, enhancing security and operational efficiency. <br/> **Illustrations of use:** 1. Telecom operators can automate the integration of pricing updates into their billing systems, ensuring accuracy and reducing manual errors. 2. Communication Service providers for can dynamically adjust their pricing and services based on the latest carrier rates, enhancing competitiveness and margin optimization. 3. Call center services can integrate the API to adjust operational costs in real-time based on fluctuating voice and SMS service prices. |
+| Technical viability        | The API requires a robust, scalable cloud infrastructure capable of handling high-volume, real-time data exchanges with secure authentication and encryption methods (e.g., OAuth 2.0, TLS). It should adhere to RESTful standards for ease of integration and scalability, and be compatible with existing telecom network protocols and standards.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| Commercial viability       | This API's implementation is viable commercially, with potential for adoption across various sectors within the telecom industry to streamline operations and enhance security. The use of commercial solutions and open-source platforms for cloud infrastructure, API management, and secure communication protocols supports the API's technical needs.  <br/> The service addresses a critical need for real-time, secure exchange of pricing information, promising significant operational improvements and cost savings for carriers.                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| YAML code available?       | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| Validated in lab/productive environments? | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
+| Validated with real customers? | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
+| Validated with operators?  | No - Validation with operators is part of the roadmap       |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
+| Supporters in API Backlog Working Group	List of supporters. | To be added    |