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ITU’s history

Delve into ITU’s rich history and heritage in five video episodes, produced by geneveMonde.ch with the support of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Watch

History of ITU Portal

Explore ITU’s rich history through a wealth of publications, documents, articles, and interactive lists about people, events, and activities from the past 160 years. Learn more

Overview of ITU’s History article

Read the story of ITU’s journey from the early days of the telegraph to the modern era of digital connectivity. Learn more

The First International Telegraph Conference (1865)

Take a detailed look at the 1865 International Telegraph Conference and the events that led to the creation of the International Telegraph Union. Learn more

ITU Conferences digital collection

Delve into 160 years of ITU meetings with this digital collection of working documents and outcome publications from over 200 major ITU conferences, assemblies, and meetings. Learn more