Limited connectivity in developing countries has left millions without access to the benefits of digital transformation. Many people lose out in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Mobile connectivity has filled gaps in the absence of fixed broadband infrastructure.

As demand grows for resilient, sustainable, and inclusive digital infrastructure, telecommunications towers can serve as the backbone for delivering universal connectivity.

Innovate, collaborate, and go mobile-first

The independent tower industry has innovative tower-sharing models that reduce costs, accelerate network deployment, and promote competition among operators, making connectivity more accessible and efficient.

Governments, regulators, local communities and businesses can work together to forge equitable connectivity policies. Our recent white papers Latin American Telecommunications at the Crossroads of Passive Infrastructure Sharing and The Independent Tower Industry as Key Enabler of the Development of African Telecommunications (both 2024) highlight the role of tower infrastructure in universal connectivity, with actionable insights for policymakers. They aim to inspire scalable, sustainable solutions aligned with the ITU’s mission to connect everyone.

Our efforts focus on expanding mobile broadband coverage to underserved areas.  For millions of people, mobile networks are often the only gateway to the Internet, and we are dedicated to deploying cost-efficient, scalable, and adaptable solutions to bridge the connectivity gap.

ITU: Inspirational for women’s success

ITU’s work in developing standards, fostering international cooperation, and advocating for universal, meaningful connectivity aligns closely with our mission.

As an ITU member, we benefit from ITU forums, which encourage network resilience and sustainability. ITU’s advocacy efforts champion women’s success and inspire our programmes to empower women in the telecommunications sector, including mentorship initiatives.