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UNHCR and ITU receive global mobile industry award for Connectivity for Refugees initiative
02 March 2026
- Global Mobile Awards recognize impactful UN partnership driving digital inclusion in displacement settings
Over USD 82 billion pledged to Partner2Connect, advancing ITU’s efforts to connect the world
02 March 2026
- Commitments advance UN efforts to expand Internet access for the 2.2 billion people still offline
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
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
Digital@UNGA marks 20 years of WSIS digital development and sets stage for UN review
16 December 2025
- Special event highlights two decades of progress and a plan for tech that benefits society
China to host ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 in Shanghai
01 December 2025
- WRC-27 will shape the future of radiocommunication services on Earth and in space
ITU brings governments and spectrum experts together to prepare for World Radiocommunication Conference 2027
01 December 2025
- First Inter-regional Information Session to discuss space issues and next-gen mobile communications ahead of WRC-27 in Shanghai
ITU Member States set path for bringing digital benefits to all
28 November 2025
- Universal, meaningful connectivity at centre of global strategy for human-centred digital development
Global number of Internet users increases, but disparities deepen key digital divides
17 November 2025
- ITU’s Facts and Figures 2025 shows steady progress in connectivity, while highlighting gaps in quality and affordability
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 opens discussions to shape the global digital future
17 November 2025
- ITU brings leaders and decision-makers together to agree on how to expand the benefits of digital technologies to reach everyone, everywhere

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