Press Releases, Media Advisories and Statements

Porto Summit drives critical cooperation on submarine cable resilience
03 February 2026 - New guidance targets readiness, repair and investment for vital digital connectivity infrastructure globally

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Global submarine cable resilience under spotlight at international summit in Portugal
26 January 2026 - Governments, private sector, and experts to explore strategies for protecting vital digital infrastructure

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ITU report details USD 2.6-2.8 trillion cost to connect everyone meaningfully by 2030
01 September 2025 - “Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint” outlines resources required to close the world’s digital divide

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ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition reaches USD 73 billion in connectivity pledges
04 March 2025 - Commitments on digital infrastructure bring hope of connectivity to billions around the world

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International summit outlines steps to improve resilience of submarine telecommunications cables worldwide
27 February 2025 - Leaders and experts confirm the importance of strengthening cooperation to support critical global digital infrastructure

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Launch of international advisory body to support resilience of submarine telecom cables
29 November 2024 - Strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks is key to digital connectivity and economies

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Despite progress, Americas region grapples with urban/rural Internet gap
10 May 2021 - Delegates set regional digital priorities ahead of World Telecommunication Development Conference

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Policy makers from CIS region set digital development priorities ahead of World Telecommunication Development Conference
27 April 2021 - Delegates discuss ITU infrastructure planning tools and note findings from Digital Trends in CIS 2021

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New ITU publication to help policy-makers to extend Internet access and use to unconnected communities
16 December 2020 - Addresses constraints posed by gaps in infrastructure deployment and service affordability

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Household Internet access in urban areas twice as high as in rural areas
30 November 2020 - Estimates on Internet access in small island developing states and landlocked developing countries available for the first time

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