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A plan is collection of API resources or subsets of resources from one or more APIs. A plan can contain a mixture of operation types from different APIs. A plan can have a common rate limit for all the resources or each resource can have a different rate limit. Rate limits specify how many requests an application is allowed to make during a specified time interval.

Use this Developer Portal to browse the different plans that are available to you and select a plan that is most suitable for your requirements. Some plans have restricted access that you must request access to use. When you submit your request, the organization is notified, the API administrator assesses your request and they might contact you for more details. Other plans are available to use straight away.

The numbers of requests, for different APIs, that your application has made are shown on your application page.

Click 'Apps' in the main menu and then click on your application. In the 'Product Subscriptions' table you will see all plans your application is subscribed to.

For each API contained in that plan you can see the usage compared to the rate limit of the plan.

It is possible to test an API from this Developer Portal.

When looking at the details of an API you will see a list of the operations contained in the API. This will show the verb and path to use for the operation.

If you click on the operation you will see more information about it, what parameters it might take, what it returns, what possible return codes it might use and what they mean.

There is also a 'Try' button on REST APIs which enables you to try the operation out direct from the Developer Portal.

If the API requires a client ID or a client secret for identification then you can specify these using your application credentials at the top of the 'Try' section.

The APIs enable customer servicing use cases for domains such as Service Assurance, Change Management, Service Provisioning, and the Internet of Things.

Bell suite of APIs is REST based and technology agnostic. Some APIs are based on the TMForum OpenAPI reference model (Click here to visit TMF site) , thus implementing industry strength design patterns to allow simple and coherent management of any given service, and enable a rapid integration.

Our REST APIs suite is technology and vendor agnostic.

We support both Push and Pull mode communication. However, we favor the Push mode through our notification model.

Some APIs only have Sandbox access. Some other APIs only have Production access. The rest will have access to both environments. Please visit the API details pages of each API for more information.

Once you have reviewed our API documentation and are ready to begin, follow the link below to register and gain access to the Sandbox.

The data in Sandbox environment is fake but will follow the same structure as the data in the production environment.

When you add an application you are provided with an API Key and Secret for the application. You must supply these credentials when you call an API that requires you to authenticate your application.

To register an application click on Apps in the main menu and then click on the 'Create new app' link. Once you have provided an application name, description, etc you will be shown your application API Key and Secret.

Make a note of your API Secret because it is only displayed once.

Your API Secret is stored encrypted so we cannot retrieve the unencrypted version to tell you the value if you forget it.

You can reset it, which will update the stored value and return the new value to you.

To do that click 'Apps' in the main menu, click on the application in question and then you can click the 'Reset' link in the 'API Secret' section.

Your new Secret will be displayed at the top of the page.

5G is the 5th generation of wireless technology. With full deployment over the next few years, it will enhance the lives of all Canadians. 5G connectivity will enable immersive video and gaming experiences, remote telehealth, self-driving vehicles, and new applications that will change the way we work, live and play.

The term MEC, also known as "multi-access edge computing", refers to computing that enables data processing, analytics, and communication capabilities down to where the data originates - at network gateways or directly at the endpoints, i.e., the edge. The aim is to reduce latency, ensure highly efficient network operation as well as service delivery, and to offer an improved user experience. Bringing computing closer to the data source, offers greater business agility through better control and faster insights, lowers operating expenses, and results in more efficient network bandwidth support1.

Internet of Things (IoT) enables machines and devices to communicate with each other directly or through a cloud environment in order to deliver actionable data quickly.

Any hardware device from which data is received in the network is considered as a "thing" in IoT.

An IoT system works by continuously sending, receiving, and analyzing data in a feedback loop. Analysis is performed by either humans or artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), in real time.

Covering over 99% of the population, Bell offers more coverage with access to the largest 4G network in Canada. In June 2020, Bell launched 5G, the next-generation wireless technology, and through ongoing investments, 5G is now offered in select areas across Canada. As we continue to roll out the 5G network across Canada, we encourage you to refer to our coverage map for the latest availability. See Bell coverage map here.

GDC Edge is accessible anywhere in Canada. Please contact us for specific details regarding your location.

The AWS Wavelength Zone is located in Toronto, Ontario, but is accessible anywhere in Canada.

To access AWS Wavelength, see our article on creating an instance in the AWS Wavelength zone.

Bell offers a number of different network connectivity options to support various connectivity needs and use cases:
 

• 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE)
  • Ideal for high-demand bandwidth applications requiring lower latency than Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networks. Connected car applications, drones, security cameras are some examples of 4G LTE solutions.
• Long Term Evolution category M1 (LTE-M)
  • LTE-M is used to connect a large amount of low-power and lower-bandwidth devices for extended lifetime use. Solutions such as fixed, mobile, or voice-enabled solutions require an LTE-M connection.
• 5G
  • 5G, the latest generation of wireless technology, allows for lower latency, greater bandwidth and is essential to operate large volumes of connected devices.

Bell offers multiple management options: 

1. Bell Control Centre lets you monitor and view the status of your entire network of IoT devices from a central online portal, set up automatic processes, receive alerts, fix technical issues promptly, and analyze and optimize data usage to reduce operational costs. Plus, choose between two account tiers and add features to address your specific business needs. 

2. Bell Management Centre helps you manage and monitor IoT devices, including LTE-M devices, and connections in real-time with leading-edge diagnostic tools. Bell Management Centre can help drive automation, improve processes and provide full insight and control of your IoT infrastructure. 

3. Consumer SIM cards are available for devices not requiring management tools.

No, the device must be connected to 5G.

You can check if your mobile phone is compatible with the Bell network by entering your device's 15-digit IMEI number here. If you are inquiring about a device other than a mobile phone, please contact us.

No. Application (HTTP/HTTPS) traffic originating from the Internet will be blocked with exception to ICMP traffic. However, TCP traffic originating from the Wavelength Zone can reach both the carrier network and the Internet. A TCP/UDP request from WL to the RAN is not allowed. It must be initiated by a mobile device.

Security is maintained at all layers of the integration. Bell supports TLSv1.2, 256 bit SHA2 encryption and SSL with proactive monitoring of inbound and outbound traffic. Please ensure you do not submit private data via the Sandbox API.

On the Bell developer API portal, one needs to register to get access to the API. The API can only be accessed using API keys (credentials). After registration, requests will be assessed and validated by a Bell administrator. The Bell administrator will get in touch with the requestor and send a user ID, API end point and other details via email after verification. Using these credentials and API end point, the API can now be accessed.

In our current APIs suite version, connectivity services, managed services and services related to Internet of Things are supported.
*Exceptions and conditions may apply

There is no cost associated with accessing and using the APIs in the sandbox environment. The cost associated to the APIs in production will depend on the individual contract.

Granting access to production environment may or may not require going through an API onboarding project and will require contactual discussions. Please contact your Bell representative for more details.