What are Open Gateway / CAMARA APIs and why do they matter?

Open Gateway is a global initiative by GSMA and the Linux Foundation that standardizes telecom network APIs across carriers. CAMARA is the open-source project defining these API specifications. Instead of carrier-specific integrations, developers get universal, consistent endpoints for Number Verify, Device Location, SIM Swap, Quality on Demand, and more. AT&T is a founding participant, meaning these APIs work the same way across compatible networks worldwide.

Does Device Location require user consent?

Yes. Per CAMARA standards, the Device Location API requires explicit user consent before returning any positioning data. The API will fail with an authentication error if consent has not been granted. This is a security and privacy safeguard -- network-level location cannot be retrieved silently without the user's knowledge.

What is Network Slicing and when should I use it?

Network Slicing creates logically isolated 5G network segments with guaranteed SLA parameters (latency, bandwidth, reliability). Use it for IoT deployments requiring guaranteed connectivity, private enterprise networks, mission-critical applications like remote surgery or autonomous vehicles, and any scenario where best-effort public network performance is insufficient. You can create, monitor, and delete slices directly through your AI agent.

AT&T 5G MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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About AT&T 5G MCP Server

Connect your AT&T 5G account to any AI agent and unlock the full power of Open Gateway / CAMARA-compliant network APIs through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings AT&T 5G data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Number Verify -- Silently confirm a user's phone number matches their current device without SMS OTP friction
Device Location -- Get approximate geographic positioning via network-based cell tower triangulation (with user consent)
SIM Swap Detection -- Detect recent SIM card changes to prevent account takeovers and fraud before they happen
Quality on Demand -- Request guaranteed network profiles (low latency, high throughput, reliable transmission) for critical sessions
Network Slicing -- Provision, monitor, and decommission dedicated 5G network slices with custom SLA parameters for enterprise use
Roaming Status -- Check if a device is roaming on a foreign network and apply correct billing or routing rules
Session Auditing -- List active and historical QoD sessions to audit premium service consumption

The AT&T 5G MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect AT&T 5G to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the AT&T 5G MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using AT&T 5G

Ask Copilot: "Using AT&T 5G, help me...". 9 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the AT&T 5G MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with AT&T 5G through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

AT&T 5G + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the AT&T 5G MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

AT&T 5G MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect AT&T 5G to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

check_roaming_status

Use this to apply correct billing rates, trigger roaming alerts, or optimize routing for international travelers. Check if a device is currently roaming on a foreign network

check_sim_swap

Returns days since last swap or a boolean indicating recent activity. Use this to block account takeovers attempts, verify identity before password resets, or trigger step-up authentication. Detect if a SIM card has been swapped recently for fraud prevention

create_network_slice

Requires slice name, SLA profile, and target device group. Returns slice ID and provisioning status. Use this for IoT deployments, private enterprise networks, or guaranteed performance applications. Provision a new dedicated 5G network slice for an enterprise use case

delete_network_slice

Requires slice ID. Use this to clean up unused slices, reduce costs, or retire temporary deployments. Decommission and delete an existing 5G network slice

get_device_location

Requires user consent per CAMARA standards. Returns latitude, longitude, and accuracy radius in meters. Use this for geo-fencing, localized content delivery, or emergency services routing. Do not use for precise GPS tracking. Get approximate geographic location of an AT&T 5G device

get_network_slice_info

Includes SLA parameters, allocated resources, and connected devices. Use this to monitor slice health or verify enterprise SLA compliance. Get details of a specific 5G network slice

list_network_sessions

Use this to audit network usage, track premium service consumption, or troubleshoot active sessions. List active and historical network QoD sessions

request_quality_on_demand

Choose profiles like "low_latency" (gaming/VR), "high_throughput" (video), or "reliable_transmission" (IoT). Returns session ID and active duration. Use this to optimize real-time applications, prioritize critical downloads, or enhance remote worker connectivity. Request guaranteed network quality (low latency/high bandwidth) for a session

verify_number

Eliminates SMS OTP friction. Requires the phone number in E.164 format (e.g., +12125551234). Returns verification status and confidence score. Use this for seamless user onboarding, secure login, or fraud prevention. Silently verify a user's phone number without SMS OTP

Example Prompts for AT&T 5G in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with AT&T 5G immediately.

"Check if the phone number +12125551234 had a SIM swap in the last 7 days."

"Create a low-latency network slice called 'TradingFloor-Prime' for our enterprise deployment."

"Verify the phone number +14155559876 for user login without sending an SMS code."

Troubleshooting AT&T 5G MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting AT&T 5G to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

AT&T 5G + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating AT&T 5G MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.