Connectivity Maps

The Disaster Connectivity Map provides critical, near real-time information on communication network connectivity before, during, and after disasters, enabling the identification of connectivity outages. It supports governments, telecommunication operators, and first responders in decision-making, allowing earlier, faster, and more targeted allocation of resources to repair communication networks and restore connectivity.​

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Building on the potential of the DCM​, the Early Warning Connectivity Map expands ITU’s mapping capabilities into the domain of multi-hazard early warning systems by integrating three core layers: network connectivity, population density, and hazard exposure. Using AI and satellite imagery, the EWCM enables a more risk-informed analysis and helps identify high-risk communities not covered by early warning alerts due to limited or no network coverage. 

It was developed as a flagship tool of the Early Warnings for All initiative's AI Group​, in collaboration with key initiative partners: Microsoft, Planet Labs, and the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). The EWCM locates connectivity “cold spots,” or people not covered by digital networks, helping countries identify priority areas for infrastructure investment, design more inclusive warning dissemination strategies, and strengthen last mile reach. ​​

The designations employed and the presentation of material on these maps do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of ITU and of the Secretariat of ITU concerning the legal status of the country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.