| WSIS STOCKTAKING & PARTNERSHIPS : ACTIVITY DETAILS |
| Entity: |
The UnversalNet website of the entity |
| Activity: |
The UniversalNet website of the activity |
| Activity description: | The UniversalNet, or "U-Net," is a new and unique wireless communications-network, based on new satellite technology that covers the entire earth, providing universal media-access DIRECTLY to all users, on every point of the globe. Broadcast-reception (i.e. all commercial/public local and satellite television and radio) is completely free to all persons, while likewise all persons can purchase air-time to broadcast their own desired content to any location. Telephone and broadband data-internet services are likewise provided on a “per-use” payment-basis, without need for subscriptions or service-contracts, and with much lower costs and higher quality than any current systems. |
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| Entity from: International |
| Geographical coverage of the activity: International |
| WSIS action lines related to this activity:
Theme 1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development [ICT for sustainable development] [National e-strategies] [ICT in Parliaments] [E-participation] [Partnerships] Theme 2. Information and communication infrastructure Theme 3. Access to information and knowledge Theme 4. Capacity building Theme 5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs Theme 6. Enabling environment Theme 7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life [E-government] [E-government strategies] [E-government systems] [Measuring e-government] [Knowledge management] [E-business] [E-commerce and e-trade] [Enabling environment] [SME competitiveness] [Technology and innovation] [Supply chains and outsourcing] [E-learning] [E-health] [E-employment] [Expanding income gaps] [Professional training] [Role of social actors] [E-environment] [Protect environment] [Ensure sustainable ICTs] [Monitor/prevent disasters] [E-agriculture] [E-science] Theme 8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content Theme 9. Media Theme 10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society Theme 11. International and regional cooperation Theme 12. Achieving WSIS targets (PoA, Section B) Theme 13. Digital Solidarity Agenda (PoA, Section D) Theme 14. Follow-up and evaluation (PoA, Section E) Theme 15. Towards WSIS Phase 2 (Tunis) (PoA, Section F) |
| Related MDGs:
MDG 1. Eradicate poverty and hunger MDG 2. Achieve Universal Primary Education MDG 3. Promote gender equality & empower women MDG 4. Reduce child mortality MDG 5. Improve maternal health MDG 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases MDG 7. Ensure environmental sustainability MDG 8. Develop a global partnership for development |
| Activity type: Project, Programme, Conference, Publication, Website, Global Endeavor |
| Time scale: Planned for future: 25/01/2010 - 01/01/2016 |
| Partners: Brian McCandliss-- owner/inventer/developer |