Using econometric models, the study reveals the impact of ICT on innovation, productivity, and digital inclusion. Although growth has slowed, the ICT sector remains a key driver of economic ...

On 17 May, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, ITU marked 160 years of technology for humanity with a light show at the Place des Nations in Geneva — also streamed live on ITU’s ...

The report presents timely insights and recent trends on the affordability of ICT services. Based on ITU’s ICT price data ...

Since 1865, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has been at the centre of advances in communications – from telegraphy through to the modern world of satellites, mobile phones and the ...

“State of digital development and trends in the Arab States region: Challenges and opportunities” provides an overview of digital connectivity in the Arab States, highlighting key statistics, regional ...

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the rapid uptake of new technologies presents vast opportunities. But it also creates new challenges. One of those is counterfeit devices, the spread ...

The race for quantum technology is accelerating, and 2025 marks a critical moment as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The question is no longer just how quantum will evolve, ...

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona co-organized this webinar to showcase the progress of ...

These 10 young women are emerging leaders, advancing digital transformation and development in meaningful ways across diverse sectors and communities. Their work addresses real-world challenges — from ...

The ITU SpaceExplorer application (previously SNS Online service) allows users to consult the Space Networks Systems Database of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. The database, which is updated ...

The Global E-waste Monitor 2024 was launched 20 March 2024 and is the fourth edition of the Monitor. It is an indispensable reference tool for both policymakers and industry that shows the position of ...

The world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in satellite launches, with about 10 times more satellites now active compared to a decade ago, mostly in low Earth orbit (LEO). The first episode of ITU ...