ITU-T Recommendation database

Search by number:

Others:

Study Groups tree view

ITU-T L.1700 (06/2016)

Requirements and framework for low-cost sustainable telecommunications infrastructure for rural communications in developing countries

The objective of this Recommendation is to identify general requirements and framework for low-cost sustainable telecommunications infrastructure with a special focus for rural communications in developing countries. The purpose of this Recommendation is to quickly and inclusively bridge the digital divide.
As a framework document, it is largely technology-neutral with focus on general requirements and metrics. It is intended that a series of Supplements is produced to provide technology-specific examples of best practice.
To close the digital divide, it is recognised that there will be potential users in remote or rural areas who are unlikely to gain digital services based solely upon conventional urban practices and needing a positive return on investment (RoI). Some indication is given on how additional funding or human resources may be obtained to close the financial gap and so enable the benefits of online services to be brought to individuals and communities.

Citation:	https://handle.itu.int/11.1002/1000/12885
Series title:	L series: Environment and ICTs, climate change, e-waste, energy efficiency; construction, installation and protection of cables and other elements of outside plant L.1700-L.1799: Low cost sustainable infrastructure
Approval date:	2016-06-13
Provisional name:	L.rfrc
Approval process:	AAP
Status:	In force
Maintenance responsibility:	ITU-T Study Group 5
Further details:	Patent statement(s) Development history

Ed.	ITU-T Recommendation	Status	Summary	Table of Contents	Download
1	L.1700 (06/2016)	In force	here	here	here


ITU-T Supplement	Title	Status	Summary	Table of contents	Download
L Suppl. 4 (04/2016)	Guidelines for developing a sustainable e-waste management system	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 5 (12/2014)	Life-cycle management of ICT goods	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 20 (10/2015)	Green public ICT procurement	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 21 (04/2016)	Implementation guidance for small- and medium-sized enterprises on information and communication technology supply chain due diligence concerning conflict minerals	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 22 (04/2016)	ITU-T L.1700 - Low-cost sustainable telecommunication for rural communications in developing countries using fibre optic cable	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 23 (04/2016)	ITU-T L.1700 - Low-cost sustainable telecommunications for rural communications in developing countries using microwave and millimetre radio links	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 27 (10/2016)	Supplement on success stories on e-waste management	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 28 (10/2016)	Circular economy in information and communication technology; definition of approaches, concepts and metrics	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 29 (10/2016)	ITU-T L.1700 – Low-cost sustainable telecommunication for rural communications in developing countries using cellular radio technologies	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 30 (10/2016)	ITU-T L.1700 – Setting up a low-cost sustainable telecommunication network for rural communications in developing countries using cellular network with capacity transfer	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 31 (10/2016)	ITU-T L.1700 – Setting up a low-cost sustainable telecommunication network for rural communications in developing countries using satellite systems	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 32 (10/2016)	Supplement for eco-specifications and rating criteria for mobile phones eco-rating programmes	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 33 (10/2016)	Assessment of energy consumption of information and communication technology services	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 41 (05/2021)	Requirements on energy efficiency measurement models and the role of artificial intelligence and big data	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 42 (05/2021)	Guidelines on the environmental efficiency of machine learning processes in supply chain management	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 43 (05/2021)	Smart energy saving of 5G base stations: Traffic forecasting and strategy optimization of 5G wireless network energy consumption based on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 44 (05/2021)	Guidelines on best practices and environment friendly policies for effective information and communication technology deployment methods	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 46 (12/2021)	Definitions and recent trends in circular cities	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 47 (07/2022)	Examples of resource saving within the information and communication technology sector	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 49 (07/2022)	Overview on adaptation to climate change for information and communication technology networks	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 52 (10/2022)	Computer processing, data management and energy perspective	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 53 (10/2022)	Guidelines on the implementation of environmental efficiency criteria for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 54 (10/2022)	Guidance for assessing the greenhouse gas emissions consequences of the financial effects generated by information and communication technology	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 55 (10/2022)	Environmental efficiency and impacts on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of data centres and cloud computing	In force	here	here	here
L Suppl. 56 (10/2022)	Guidelines for connecting cities and communities with the Sustainable Development Goals	In force	here	here	here

Title	Approved on	Download
Partnering for solutions: ICTs in Smart Water Management	2014	here
Resilient pathways: the adaptation of the ICT sector to climate change	2014	here
Greening ICT Supply Chains – Survey on Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Initiatives	2012	here
Review of Mobile Handset Eco-Rating Schemes	2012	here
Boosting Energy Efficiency through Smart Grids	2012	here

Committed to connecting the world

ITU-T Recommendations

ITU-T L.1700 (06/2016)