World Telecommunication Day 2022 [TKB Tech]

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (World Telecommunication Day) is being celebrated across the world  (Tuesday), 17 May. The purpose behind this day is to create awareness among people about telecommunication technologies. Along with this, it is also to make people aware about the ways to reduce the digital divide around the world.

Know what is telecommunication?
The communication done through cable, telegraph, telephone and broadcasting is called telecommunication.

Importance of today
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is observed to help raise awareness in creating the possibilities of using the Internet and other information and communication technologies to bridge the digital gap. It emphasizes the use of technology to communicate with each other.

Know its theme
This year’s theme for World Telecommunication Day is ‘Digital Technology for Prolonging Older Persons and Healthy Aging’. This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of using telecommunications and information and communication technologies (ICT) to stay healthy, connected and independent on a physical, emotional and financial level.

Know its history
Since the establishment of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865, May 17 is known as the first ‘World Telecommunication Day’. It was announced at the International Telecommunication Union Plenary Conference in Antalya, Turkey. However, after the World Summit on Information Society in 2005, on the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, 17 May was declared as World Information Society Day. In November 2006, at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Antalya, Turkey, it was decided to celebrate May 17 as both World Telecommunications and World Information Society Day.