News
Jun
10
2021
New ITU Standards to Boost Fibre to the Home from 10G to 50G
Infrastucture
Millions of homes and businesses access global networks through the cost-efficient Passive Optical Network (PON) technologies standardized by ITU. The next generation, known as “Higher Speed PONâ€, will provide for speeds of 50 Gbit/s per wavelength, up from the 10 Gbit/s of its predecessors. ...
Jun
10
2021
Working together to Regulate for Inclusive Connectivity
Policy and Regulation
During the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were stronger together. Now, we are working to build back better together as we slowly start to recover. ...
Jun
08
2021
Swiss Startup Collects Environmental Data from Street to Street
Smart City
A Swiss-based startup is equipping taxis and other public transport with microsensors to capture data on air quality, temperature and humidity, as well as road quality and noise pollution. ...
Jun
07
2021
Rules of Procedure: The indispensable companion to the Radio Regulations
Regulation
Updated by the ITU Radio Regulations Board, the Rules of Procedure clarify and/or establish the necessary practical procedures for applying particular provisions of the Radio Regulations ...
Jun
01
2021
Should space become the 18th SDG?
Satellite Communication
Is a space-related objective missing from the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015? ...
Apr
19
2021
Emirati Women take on Science and Tech Roles
ICT
When Nora Al Matrooshi was selected to join the United Arab Emirates space programme, she became the Arab world’s first woman astronaut. ...
Apr
15
2021
Generation Connect: Amplifying Young Voices to Advance Digital Inclusion
Social Impact
Young people around the world are powerful drivers of innovation, highly motivated to improve their own lives and the lives of their families and communities. The Generation Connect initiative gives them a voice, with the opportunity to be empowered, to be engaged, and to help advance the global digital development agenda for present and future generations. ...
Apr
13
2021
Physical Meets Virtual: Submit your Paper to Kaleidoscope 2021
Conference
Digital transformation is blurring the boundaries between our physical and virtual worlds and this transformation has gained further impetus with COVID-19. ...
