World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Facts & Quotes

• The theme for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day in 2022 was Digital technologies for Older Persons and Healthy Ageing.
• The first ever theme for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day in 1969 was The role and activities of the Union.
• There are 3 main areas within the International Telecommunication Union that provide people with the ability to communicate using technology:
  1) Satellites- allow phone calls, television programs, and satellite navigation and online maps
  2) Standardization- allows access to the internet
  3) Development- provides opportunities to expand access to information and communication technology
• Information technology can be a beacon of hope, allowing billions of people around the world to connect. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these connections… are more important than ever UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, 2020

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Listen to a podcast that focuses on the World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2021 theme.
• Explore the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day's 2021 advocacy toolkit. The toolkit focuses on digital transformation which is about improving people's expereinces and wellbeing.
• Watch the 2021 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day message if you haven't seen it.

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