The State of Broadband 2016 : Broadband Catalyzing Sustainable Development / International Telecommunication Union.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

International Telecommunication Union.

Series:

Broadband Reports, 24151750.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science and Technology.

Local Subjects:

Science and Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (102 pages).

Place of Publication:

Geneva : International Telecommunication Union, 2016.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This report provides an update on progress towards the global targets of the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development and showcases the research and thought leadership of the Broadband Commission. It also provides a global snapshot of where the telecommunication/ICT industry stands with regards to fixed and mobile broadband deployment, affordability and usage, as well as the use of broadband for achieving development objectives. It will examine the use of new and upcoming technologies, such as 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) for development.

Contents:

Evaluating global growth using the commission's targets

Policy recommendations to maximize access to broadband

List of acronyms and abbreviations

Maximizing the benefits of our connected future

Harnessing broadband for sustainable development

Executive summary

Smart ways to promote knowledge cities

Introduction.

ISBN:

9789261221119

9789261217716

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.