ITU: Committed to connecting the world
The Global Innovation Forum held by ITU in Valletta, Malta, identifies seven ways to boost innovation, prosperity and well-being globally. The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) provides guidance on standards and capacity development for artificial intelligence (AI), the metaverse and more.
About ITU
Technology has become the backbone of modern life. Networks and devices everywhere rely on ITU's work. Every time we use a mobile phone, send an e-mail, access the Internet, watch TV or streaming services, take a plane, consult the weather forecast, or use satellite images to navigate or explore, we are relying on ITU's work. 2.6 billion …
Statistics - ITU
Statistics. ITU estimates that approximately 5.4 billion people – or 67 per cent of the world’s population – are using the Internet in 2023. This represents an increase of 45 per cent since 2018, with 1.7 billion people estimated to have come online during that period. However, this leaves 2.6 billion people still offline.
Global Connectivity Report 2022
The Global Connectivity Report 2022 takes stock of the progress in digital connectivity over the past three decades. It provides a detailed assessment of the current state of connectivity and how close the world is to achieving universal and meaningful connectivity, using a unique analytical framework. It goes on to showcase solutions and good ...
ITU-R: Managing the radio-frequency spectrum for the world
ITU, through its Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R), and its executive arm, the Radiocommunication Bureau (BR), is the global agency responsible for management of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbit resources. With the steady expansion of wireless services worldwide, all services relying on radio waves are competing for a share of ...
The Global E-waste Monitor 2024
The overall economic impact of e-waste management in 2022 was a loss equivalent to USD 37 billion. The main costs consist of USD 78 billion in externalized costs to the population and the environment, stemming from lead and mercury emissions, plastic leakages, and contributions to global warming, particularly in cases where hazardous substances are not properly managed.
ITU Publications : Standardization (ITU-T)
This ITU-T Handbook on Earthing and Bonding is for use by engineers designing telecommunication systems, especially those concerned with applying protective measures. It aims to give the user a background to various terms used within the telecommunication and power industry regarding earthing and bonding of equipment and structures (Chapter 1 ...
Global Cybersecurity Index
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level – to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue. As cybersecurity has a broad field of application, cutting across many industries and various sectors, each country’s level of development or engagement is …
Digital technologies to achieve the UN SDGs
Increased connectivity and ICTs can form a major part of building back better, countries can use increased connectivity to engage with their citizens better to achieve the SDGs. How tech can help achieve each SDG: Digital technologies can contribute significantly to the fulfilment of every SDG: SDG 1: No poverty.
Facts and Figures 2023 - Internet use
Oct 10, 2023 · In 2023, the share edged up to 93 per cent, getting closer to universality. In low-income countries, 27 per cent of the population uses the Internet, up from 24 per cent in 2022. This 66 percentage point gap reflects the width of the digital divide between high-income and low-income countries and regions. In low-income countries, the number of ...