
Tag archive: ITU
Connecting the Future: How Connectivity and AI Unlock New Potential
The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot be realised without comprehensive, resilient, and secure digital connectivity. As AI continues...


Access Alert: Takeaways from ITU Council Meeting 2025
2025 marks the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the United Nations body responsible for coordinating global telecommunication...

The Power of Light: Optical Links For Satellite Communications
Making big waves in satellite communications, optical links, also known as Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication or laser communication, are transforming...

Should Regulators Be Closing the Skies or the Digital Divide?
Since satellites provide global connectivity, their frequencies are coordinated internationally by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to avoid interference, as...

The need for more accurate geographical coordinates for earth stations in SpaceCap
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) plays an important role in the global management of the radio-frequency spectrum...

Cislunar Connectivity: The Key to Unlocking Future Missions to the Moon and Beyond
Introduction The Moon is emerging as a focal point for the next frontier in space exploration, with the lunar economy...

Access Alert: WTPF-26 to address broad range of technology issues
Among all the ITU abbreviations for conferences and events with binding or advisory powers, WTPF (World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum) is...

Access Alert: Key takeaways from the ITU Council 2024
Background The annual meeting of the ITU Council took place in Geneva from 4-14 June 2024. This year, the Council...

Access Alert: Engagement opportunities at GSR-24
In two weeks, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is hosting its annual event for telecommunications regulators: The Global Symposium for...

World Telecommunication & Information Society Day: Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development
Today marks World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, which celebrates international progress in the ITU’s mission of driving inclusive digital...

The future of the ITU WRC cycle: Keeping pace with technological progress
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) cycle plays a key role in guaranteeing equitable access to spectrum,...

Access Alert: The road for land ESIMs remains unpaved
With WRC-23 ending a week ago and the final Resolutions still being numbered, Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) have been...

LATAM’s Connectivity Challenges with Marylena Méndez Jiménez – LATAM Digital podcast
Join Geusseppe Gonzalez, Head of Latam at Access Partnership, as he engages with Maryleana, a prominent figure in LATAM’s tech...

The future of communications for lunar landings
Lunar missions are becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, driving the need for higher-bandwidth communications. One way to meet this need...

Rural Connectivity in Latin America with Oscar Leon – LATAM Digital Podcast
Rural connectivity is one of the most pressing issues for Latin American authorities. Achieving meaningful connectivity across the region, whilst...

Preparing for ITUWRC-2023 with Xochitl Hernandez Medina
In this episode of our ITUWRC-23 special series, Sofia Tirini and Xochitl Hernandez Medina discuss the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference...

Preparing for ITUWRC-2023 with Jesus Rivera
In this episode of our ITUWRC-23 special series, Sofia Tirini and Jesus Rivera discuss the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference in...

Technology for a greener future: How are new trends tackling global warming?
Last summer, temperatures in London hit 40º Celsius during a month-long heatwave that caused an unprecedented drought. This summer, the...

Access Alert: GSR-23 – The Way Forward for Regulators
Introduction The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23) took place from 5-8 June 2023 in Sharm el-Sheikh,...

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day stresses digital divide in Least Developed Countries
This year, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the global community turn their attention to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs)...

Access Alert | WRC-23 to Shape Spectrum Needs Across ITU Region 1
In many countries in ITU Region 1, spectrum within the 470-694 MHz range is used to provide wide area coverage...