At 160, the ITU Is Still Relevant

At 160, the ITU is still relevant

This year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. This is the word from ITU secretary-general Doreen Bogdan-Martin, who released this statement on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on Saturday (17 May 2025). “Since 1865, ITU has helped shape every major advance in communication: from the telegraph to the telephone, …

On 17 May 2025, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) celebrated its 160th anniversary, a major milestone highlighting its historic and current role in the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) worldwide. In its communiqué of 16 May, ITU recalls its major contributions over the decades, which have [...] The post-LUIT marks its 160th anniversary on World Telecommunication Day and the information society first …

Qatar launches national initiative to mark ITU’s 160th anniversary - SatellitePro ME

To commemorate the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at fostering digital inclusion and community engagement. Unveiled on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, the initiative aligns with the CRA Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030, highlighting the country’s long-standing partnership with the ITU and…

ITU marks 160 years of connecting the world and technology that works for all

ITU marks 160 years of connecting the world and technology that works for all