World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

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2020 Date17 May 2020
2021 Date17 May 2021

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day History

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day aims to emphasize and raise awareness to the importance of the Internet and other technological means of communication. The day is observed by the United Nations, and it has been celebrated since 1969. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day occurs every year on May 17th.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Facts & Quotes

  • Technological advances such as 5G and the Internet of Things have the potential to deliver considerable social and economic benefits and to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. UN Secretary-General, António Guterres
  • 2019 Theme: Bridging the standardization gap

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day - References and Related Sites

UN: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

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