This account is not longer active. After 15 years of advancing broadband connectivity, the Commission's Advocacy Targets reached expiration at the end of 2025
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Broadband Commission retweeted
🎙️ Wrapping up the Technologized podcast series on the State of Broadband with @UNESCO’s @tawfikjelassi discussing the role of digital transformation in education, skills, and global development — and what it will take to ensure tech works for everyone on.soundcloud.com/qGFg5KM62d…
Broadband Commission retweeted
🎙️ New Technologized podcast episode!
Dive into the State of Broadband in Africa 2025 with @CEOSmartAfrica for insights into Africa’s digital transformation journey — from broadband expansion and closing the digital divide to AI innovation soundcloud.com/ituproduction…
Broadband Commission retweeted
🎧 Listen in to the first in this 3-part podcast series on the state of broadband.
From the rise of satellite broadband and the key role it plays, to the challenges of communicating complex space tech, and career advice for future space engineers soundcloud.com/ituproduction…
Broadband Commission retweeted
Unpack the complexity of today’s global broadband and digital ecosystem with this four-part set of @UNBBCom reports on the broadband landscape in 2025 itu.int/hub/2025/12/broadban…
ALT Broadband in 2025: Connecting the unconnected and transforming lives
Broadband Commission retweeted
More countries are launching satellites and investing in space-based connectivity than ever before.
The State of Satellite Broadband 2025 explores what this shift means for access, #innovation, and the urgent need for forward-looking #space policy.
📘 broadbandcommission.org/publ…
Broadband Commission retweeted
🚀From #AI to interoperability, this new #DataGovernance Toolkit is designed to guide policymakers through the complexities of the digital age.
Launched today at #WSIS+20 w/@UNBBCom, @UNDP @UNESCO, @ITU, @_AfricanUnion, explore it here in all its glory: bit.ly/datagovtkit
Broadband Commission retweeted
🎉 Celebrating 15 years of @UNESCO @ITU @UNBBCom with co-Chairs, @ITUSecGen and Commissioners. Together, we unite governments, industry, academia & civil society making digital a catalyst for transformative change.
Broadband Commission retweeted
The @UNBBCom has put broadband at the front and center of every global development conversation, and consistently championed connectivity by setting ambitious targets.
This work has been transformative for expanding digital connectivity.
UN Broadband Commission marks 15 years of promoting global connectivity and digital inclusion itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages…
Commission reviews progress on bringing benefits of broadband to all
ALT Group photo of Broadband Commission participants at ITU HQ
Broadband Commission retweeted
The @UNBBCom has shaped the global digital agenda for 15 years.
At @SAMENAcouncil , led by @CEO_SAMENA, we're pushing forward:
✔️ AI-powered inclusion
✔️ Sustainable broadband
✔️ Future-ready connectivity
This is how we build digital prosperity.
#DigitalProsperity #AIInclusion
Broadband Commission retweeted
🎉As @ITU turns 160, @GSOA_SAT celebrates 15 years of @UNBBCom, advancing inclusive, sustainable connectivity & the vital role of satellite.
🌍Time to shift focus from population to geographical coverage to achieve universal meaningful connectivity.
#satellite4life #connectivity
Broadband Commission retweeted
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame joined the @UNBBCom to mark 15 years of driving the universal broadband connectivity agenda. President Kagame co-chairs the Commission alongside Carlos Slim. The session was led by @ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin.
Broadband Commission retweeted
Affordability is one of the main barriers to universal, meaningful connectivity.
Analyze the trends, examine absolute price levels, and track how affordability improvements translate into greater Internet access + use in this new #ITUdata report itu.int/itu-d/reports/statis…
ALT front cover of the ITU measuring digital development report on the affordability of ICT services
Broadband Commission retweeted
From the depths of the oceans to the heights of orbit, ITU has been connecting the world for 160 years.
Look back and ahead to our world shaped by #ITU160 collaboration. A world #ConnectedByITU.
itu.int/hub/2025/05/160-year…
ALT photo from our ITU 160th anniversary light show with quantum and AI robot projected on to our Tower building as cars go by in the street at night
Broadband Commission retweeted
We've seen great progress in 16 decades with more people connected than ever before, yet one-third of humanity remains offline.
#WTISD is a moment to reflect on the work still ahead to ensure everyone benefits from the opportunities brought by tech itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages… #ITU160
ALT visual for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. 17 May 2025 Gender equality in digital transformation
Broadband Commission retweeted
Great to catch up with @ITUSecGen to discuss @ITU’s continued support to advancing #connectivity in vulnerable nations. @UNOHRLLS values its strong partnership with @ITU & looks forward to deepening our collaboration on #DPoA, #ABAS & #LLDC PoA, esp now in the lead up to #LLDC3.
Broadband Commission retweeted
Great to catch up with @ITUSecGen to discuss @ITU’s continued support to advancing #connectivity in vulnerable nations. @UNOHRLLS values its strong partnership with @ITU & looks forward to deepening our collaboration on #DPoA, #ABAS & #LLDC PoA, esp now in the lead up to #LLDC3.
Broadband Commission retweeted
The coming years will bring technological innovations we can scarcely imagine today.
But by working collectively, as @ITU has for 16 decades, we can ensure technological innovation serves humanity's highest aspirations
#MWC25 #ITU160
ALT photo collage of some of my activities during World Mobile Congress
Broadband Commission retweeted
In 2024, an estimated 5.5 billion people were online – an increase of 227 million from 2023.
New @ITU report highlights that global Internet use continues to rise but disparities remain, especially in low-income regions. itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages…
Broadband Commission retweeted
We all have a role to play in our planet's future and #COP29 is the moment to show what we’re made of!
Incredible things can happen when the digital transition + green transition work together.
Our #GreenDigitalAction initiative is proof.
