World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

17 May

International

Why this date

Anniversary of the founding of the ITU in 1865, the oldest UN specialized agency.

About the day

The International Telegraph Union was founded in Paris on 17 May 1865; it is now the International Telecommunication Union, based in Geneva. The day highlights how the internet and communication technology can help societies and bridge the digital divide.

Observed by

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)