PUBLICATIONS OF THE ITU GENERAL SECRETARIAT 1. ITU Internet Reports 2005: The Internet of Things 2005, 7th edition This publication is the seventh in the series of “ITU Internet Reports”, originally launched in 1997. It looks at the next step in “always on” communications, in which new ubiquitous technologies (such as radio-frequency identification and sensors) promise a world of networked and interconnected devices (e.g. fridge, television, vehicle, garage door, etc.) that provide relevant content and information whatever the location of the user – heralding the dawn of a new era, one in which the internet (of data and people) acquires a new dimension to become an Internet of Things. Topics covered include new enabling technologies, business opportunites, public policy challenges, and implications for the developing world. A statistical annex covering over 200 economies is also included. MEDIA PRICE CHF LANGUAGE ARTICLE ISBN PAGE NBR 100.- E 27441 92-61-11291-9 200 100.- E ITU Internet Reports 2004: The Portable Internet 2004, 6th edition This report, the sixth in the ITU Internet Report series, analyses the impact and potential of the portable Internet on the changing wireless landscape. In its analysis, the report aims to cover a complete range of aspects, including technologies (e.g. Wi-Fi, WiMAX, UWB and IMT-2000), market trends (e.g. convergence, pricing strategies), policy and regulatory issues (e.g. spectrum policy, competition policy), tools for bridging the digital divide (e.g. success stories and country case studies) and choices for society, including future scenarios and societal implications of technologies. 13 MEDIA PRICE CHF LANGUAGE ARTICLE ISBN PAGE NBR EC 92-61-10741-9 92-61-10745-1 92-61-10744-3 25325 29730 26646 262 220 218 100.- R EC 100.- R ITU Internet Reports 2003: Birth of Broadband 2003, 5th edition This report on the “Birth of Broadband” is the fifth in the ITU Internet Reports series (previously known as “Challenges to the Network”). At a time when the telecommunication industry is struggling with overcapacity and indebtedness, broadband - high-speed Internet access - offers the chance of revitalizing market demand. The number of broadband subscribers was set to double in 2003. This report was specially prepared to coincide with ITU TELECOM WORLD 2003, held in Geneva from 12 to 18 October 2003. The first part presents a series of analytical chapters, backed up by country case studies, graphs and charts. The second part presents the latest available data for broadband and telecommunication use in 206 economies across the globe, including the new release of ITU’s Mobile and Internet Index. MEDIA PRICE CHF LANGUAGE ARTICLE ISBN PAGE NBR ER 23173 92-61-10351-0 92-61-10354-5 200 200 100.- 26261 100.- E