Help identify connectivity gaps and subpopulations left behind in the process of achieving universal + meaningful connectivity in the ITU Data Hackathon! Register your team now to uncover digital deserts https://lnkd.in/g9GH39ze
International Telecommunication Union
Telecommunications
Connecting the world together for 160 years. Celebrate #ITU160 with us: itu.int/160
About us
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations agency for digital technologies, driving innovation for people and the planet with 194 Member States and a membership of over 1,000 companies, universities, civil society, and international and regional organizations. Established in 1865, ITU coordinates the global use of the radio spectrum and satellite orbits, establishes international technology standards, drives universal connectivity and digital services, and is helping to make sure everyone benefits from sustainable digital transformation, including the most remote communities. From artificial intelligence to quantum, from satellites and submarine cables to advanced mobile and wireless broadband networks, ITU is committed to connecting the world and beyond.
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https://www.itu.int
External link for International Telecommunication Union
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1865
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Place des Nations
Geneva, CH-1211, CH
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Updates
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Standardization bodies ITU, ISO and IEC pledge cooperation to help build an open, sustainable & secure future for all https://lnkd.in/eq5_HZRh Four commitments set out how technical standards can support the development and deployment of trustworthy AI systems
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Millions of refugees and their host communities face significant connectivity challenges. Here's how the #ConnectivityForRefugees initiative aims to connect 20 million people by 2030, and the key areas for action to make an immediate, measurable impact https://lnkd.in/eKg2XZSA
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The call to leave no one behind applies just as much in the digital world as it does in the physical one. This #DisabilityDay, our Development Director Cosmas Luckyson ZAVAZAVA, PhD announces new global action in 2026 to build momentum for digital inclusion and drive a more digitally accessible world https://lnkd.in/eXfuBTGX
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Global digital development cooperation has entered a new and highly ambitious phase. From ambition to action: catch up with our Development Director Cosmas Luckyson ZAVAZAVA, PhD on the outcomes of #ITUWTDC-25 https://lnkd.in/e8JMw4Pb
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China to host ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 in Shanghai https://lnkd.in/eW439Gsh #ITUWRC-27 will shape the future of radiocommunication services on Earth and in space
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Wrapping up our #SpaceConnect journey 2025 https://lnkd.in/eVjdwu6j! Each episode built momentum towards a more connected, resilient, and inclusive space ecosystem — from the fundamentals of LEO satellites and authorizing LEO services for global connectivity, to the role of ground networks in enabling next-gen LEO services and an afternoon with women leaders shaping the future of space; and from advancing safer, more sustainable space operations and space-based technologies for humanitarian response and emergency management, to the intersection of AI and space and strategies for space-enabled economic development and global market growth. Register now to join the final session of 2025 as we unpack key takeaways from this year’s two major space sustainability events — what matters, what’s changing, and what comes next https://lnkd.in/edaW3kne
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With an estimated 2.2 billion people still offline, the Baku Action Plan agreed at #ITUWTDC-25 sets the agenda for human-centred digital development with focus on the needs of developing countries, underserved communities and vulnerable populations https://lnkd.in/eg92fpnQ
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ITU Member States set the path at our World Telecommunication Development Conference for bringing digital benefits to all https://lnkd.in/e6R2vA7i Catch up on the news as #ITUWTDC closes today with the four-year Baku Action Plan to support advancing universal, meaningful and affordable digital connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future.