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China Exploring Digital IDs, Real Punishments for Crimes Committed in Metaverse: Report
China Mobile has reportedly reached out the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with some proposals around the metaverse sector. The first suggestion from China is a digital IDs system for metaverse users. ITU’s metaverse focused group is slated to meet in October, where China’s proposal could be tabled for a vote.
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PM Modi Inaugurates UN's International Telecommunication Union Area Office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area Office and Innovation Centre here.
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International Telecommunication Union Election: Russia, US in Race to Lead UN Telecommunications Agency
Russia and the US will face off in the election for post of secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) the UN's telecoms agency which sets the global standards underlying mobile phones, television and the internet. While the coveted Geneva post is unrelated to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it is unlikely that UN member nat...
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Russian Minister Discusses 5G, Telecom Technology, Security with MoS Communications at ITU Meet
Russian minister Bella Cherkesova on Monday expressed interest in deepening the collaboration with India in telecom technology, security, and developing 5G use cases. Cherkesova, Russia's Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, discussed India's success in spreading the digital infrastructure across the country, parti...
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Huawei Allegations Driven by Politics, Not Evidence: UN Telecoms Chief
Houlin Zhao, secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), told reporters in Geneva that so far he had not seen anything to substantiate claims about Huawei.
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UN Broadband Commission Pushes for Increased Connectivity
The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development was set up by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNESCO.
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Almost Half The World Will Be Online By End Of 2016: Report
In the world's developed countries about 80 per cent of the population use the internet. But only about 40 per cent in developing countries and less than 15 per cent in less-developed countries are online, according to a report by the UN's International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
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India Ranked 131 on Global Index of Information Technology Access: Report
India has been ranked a low 131 out of 167 nations on a global index that measures the level of information and communication technology access, even as the number of households with Internet and computer has increased in the country over the last five years.
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Internet Users to Hit 3 Billion Globally by End of 2014: UN ITU Report
The report added that 44 percent of the world's households will have Internet access by the end of 2014.
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UN unveils Asia Pacific Information Superhighway Maps to expose digital divide
The United Nations is aiming to show policy makers and investors the missing links in Asia Pacific's information superhighway.
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Mobile phones to match globe's population in 2014: UN
More than half of all mobile subscriptions are now in Asia, which remains the powerhouse of market growth.
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Confusion on Internet future after UN treaty split
An international telecommunications treaty signed by 89 countries out of a possible 144 will have little impact on how carriers operate or how consumers surf the web.
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Talks on Internet treaty fail as US bloc won't sign
An attempt by national governments to establish a worldwide policy for oversight of the Internet collapsed on Thursday after many Western countries said a compromise plan gave too much power to United Nations and other officials.
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UN group gives nod for greater Internet oversight
A UN conference weighing possible Internet rules shifted into high-stakes showdowns after advancing a proposal for greater government oversight.
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UN telecoms talks in Dubai hit by apparent hackers
Organisers of a UN conference on global telecommunications said that hackers apparently blocked their website and disrupted the talks.
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China Exploring Digital IDs, Real Punishments for Crimes Committed in Metaverse: Report
China Mobile has reportedly reached out the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with some proposals around the metaverse sector. The first suggestion from China is a digital IDs system for metaverse users. ITU’s metaverse focused group is slated to meet in October, where China’s proposal could be tabled for a vote.
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PM Modi Inaugurates UN's International Telecommunication Union Area Office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area Office and Innovation Centre here.
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International Telecommunication Union Election: Russia, US in Race to Lead UN Telecommunications Agency
Russia and the US will face off in the election for post of secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) the UN's telecoms agency which sets the global standards underlying mobile phones, television and the internet. While the coveted Geneva post is unrelated to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it is unlikely that UN member nat...
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Russian Minister Discusses 5G, Telecom Technology, Security with MoS Communications at ITU Meet
Russian minister Bella Cherkesova on Monday expressed interest in deepening the collaboration with India in telecom technology, security, and developing 5G use cases. Cherkesova, Russia's Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, discussed India's success in spreading the digital infrastructure across the country, parti...
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Huawei Allegations Driven by Politics, Not Evidence: UN Telecoms Chief
Houlin Zhao, secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), told reporters in Geneva that so far he had not seen anything to substantiate claims about Huawei.
-
UN Broadband Commission Pushes for Increased Connectivity
The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development was set up by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNESCO.
-
Almost Half The World Will Be Online By End Of 2016: Report
In the world's developed countries about 80 per cent of the population use the internet. But only about 40 per cent in developing countries and less than 15 per cent in less-developed countries are online, according to a report by the UN's International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
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India Ranked 131 on Global Index of Information Technology Access: Report
India has been ranked a low 131 out of 167 nations on a global index that measures the level of information and communication technology access, even as the number of households with Internet and computer has increased in the country over the last five years.
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Internet Users to Hit 3 Billion Globally by End of 2014: UN ITU Report
The report added that 44 percent of the world's households will have Internet access by the end of 2014.
-
UN unveils Asia Pacific Information Superhighway Maps to expose digital divide
The United Nations is aiming to show policy makers and investors the missing links in Asia Pacific's information superhighway.
-
Mobile phones to match globe's population in 2014: UN
More than half of all mobile subscriptions are now in Asia, which remains the powerhouse of market growth.
-
Confusion on Internet future after UN treaty split
An international telecommunications treaty signed by 89 countries out of a possible 144 will have little impact on how carriers operate or how consumers surf the web.
-
Talks on Internet treaty fail as US bloc won't sign
An attempt by national governments to establish a worldwide policy for oversight of the Internet collapsed on Thursday after many Western countries said a compromise plan gave too much power to United Nations and other officials.
-
UN group gives nod for greater Internet oversight
A UN conference weighing possible Internet rules shifted into high-stakes showdowns after advancing a proposal for greater government oversight.
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UN telecoms talks in Dubai hit by apparent hackers
Organisers of a UN conference on global telecommunications said that hackers apparently blocked their website and disrupted the talks.
