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Broadband Connectivity for the Unconnected
| Project No | 2GLO20110 | |
| Title | Broadband Connectivity for the Unconnected | |
| Description |
The demand for broadband connectivity for the digital society (education, future jobs, public services, etc.) requires fast and reliable connectivity to the Internet. On the other hand, in many developing countries, connectivity is mostly limited to urban areas, leaving rural and remote areas unconnected, often considered to not be economically attractive for the mobile service providers. This project is an effort to support ITU Member States in delivering full and sustainable connectivity. It proposes various technical, regulatory and business solutions, capacity building and country assistance that could be used to increase last mile connectivity and help extend broadband connectivity to populations and areas that are left unconnected. The project will develop a set of tools and solutions, customized and contextualized to different localities. In addition, capacity building and technical assistance, in implementing the contextualized solutions, will be provided to several selected pilot countries. The project will be structure in the following four phases: • Phase 1: Development of guidelines. • Phase 2: Development of software tools. • Phase 3: Capacity building material and workshops. • Phase 4: Assistance for pilot implementation. |
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| Area of Action |
Technology & Network Development Capacity Building |
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| Status | Implemented | |
| Time Frame | From 1/1/2021 To 31/3/2025 | |
| Implementing Agency | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) | |
| Cooperation Agency | Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Republic of Korea | |
| Financial Scale (CHF) | 100'000 - 500'000 | |
| Achievements |
The project supported countries in addressing connectivity gaps by developing technical, regulatory and operational resources for last-mile broadband deployment. It contributed to ITU’s broader efforts to advance universal and meaningful connectivity by providing practical tools and guidance that could be adapted to different national and local contexts. The project produced a comprehensive set of guidelines, reports and knowledge resources to support decision-makers and practitioners in selecting appropriate last-mile connectivity solutions. These included guidance on connectivity technologies, business models, regulatory approaches, procurement processes and practical case studies that helped countries assess options for expanding broadband access. A range of innovative software tools and methodologies were developed to support connectivity planning and network design. These tools enabled users to analyse infrastructure needs, estimate deployment costs, assess connectivity options and leverage geospatial information for network planning and decision-making. Connectivity and infrastructure data collection activities further strengthened the evidence base available for broadband development initiatives. The project invested heavily in capacity development through the creation of training materials, online courses and practical learning resources on last-mile connectivity, infrastructure mapping and broadband planning. Training workshops, courses and hands-on technical assistance activities helped strengthen skills among telecommunication professionals and policymakers in multiple countries and regions. Through its combination of guidance, tools, data and capacity development activities, the project established a foundation for future ICT infrastructure planning and connectivity initiatives. It supported countries in improving their ability to analyse broadband gaps, design sustainable connectivity solutions and promote greater access to digital services for underserved populations.
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