World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

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2023 Date	17 May 2023
2024 Date	17 May 2024

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day in 2023

Wednesday, 17 May

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) serves as an important occasion for raising awareness about the impact that modern communication technologies have on society. Focusing on the overarching significance of bridging the digital divide , this observance seeks to ensure equitable access to information. This day highlights the importance of information and communication technology (ICT) for social, economic, and sustainable development.

Established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - a United Nations specialized agency - World Telecommunication and Information Society Day has been observed annually since 1969. Over the years, ICT has influenced our lives through the introduction of cybersecurity, smart cities, and sustainable development. The United Kingdom has always been a supporter of WTISD initiatives and uses this day as an opportunity to discuss the challenges that the nation needs to overcome to achieve further digital empowerment.

Marked annually on the 17th of May, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day underlines the need for ongoing collaboration between governments, industry, and academia in order to develop sustainable pathways for harnessing the potential of ICT. In the United Kingdom, this is an ideal opportunity to reaffirm the commitment to advancing the digital revolution and fostering an equitable information society.

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Join us on May 17, 2023, for Cortex Hubs International World Telecommunication and Information Society Day event and webinar. This year's theme is "Empowering the least developed countries through information and communication technologies". Link: https://t.co/07TIJJjqDp https://t.co/prGK48JyWx
— Cortex Hub Accelerator (@TheCortexHub) May 16, 2023

Happy World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 🥳! Today is a day to reflect and raise awareness of the possibilities the Internet bring to the economy and society. I'll summarise some of @ITU key challenges in the 2022 Global Connectivity Report 🧵👇
— Maria Lema (@MariaMariuru) May 17, 2023

💻Today (17th) is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day #WTISD, which exists to raise awareness of the possibilities the #Internet can bring to societies. 💻It's an important opportunity to look at our lives online, and question how we spend our time. https://t.co/X6cinC9M6J
— Nathan Francis (@NathanFrancis__) May 17, 2023

Facts about World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

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.
The first mobile network in the UK, Vodafone, was launched in 1985, followed by Cellnet (now O2) in the same year.
The UK government has invested heavily in improving broadband infrastructure across the nation. According to an Ofcom report in 2020, over 95% of UK homes and businesses have access to broadband speeds of 30Mbps or more.

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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.