Category: Economy

Geneva, 5 October 2011 – The International Telecommunication Union is proud to announce that the world’s newest country, South Sudan, has joined ITU to become the Union’s 193rd Member State, effective from 3 October 2011. The country, which gained its independence on 9 July, 2011 has already been allocated the international dialling code +211 by ITU, following the country’s recognition by the UN General Assembly. The dialling code became active on 28 September. “We are delighted to be able…

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A United Nations meeting focused on accelerating the roll-out of broadband technology concluded in Colombia today as over 500 participants from around the world adopted best practice guidelines aimed at improving global Internet access. Held for the first time in Latin America, the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) annual Global Symposium for Regulators is a unique forum where national regulatory authorities can exchange information and address the complexities of the international broadband ecosystem. “We have seen over the years how…

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