The Broadband Commission

24/02/2026

After 15 years of global advocacy and multistakeholder collaboration, the Broadband Commission’s Advocacy Targets framework reached its conclusion at the end of 2025.

Established in 2010 by ITU, UNESCO, H.E. President Paul Kagame, and and Mr. Carlos Slim Helú, the Commission helped elevate as a global policy priority and advanced efforts to expand broadband access everywhere.

With 100+ knowledge products, 35+ Working Groups, over 70 practical policy recommendations published through the annual report, the Commission's legacy continues to inform efforts to connect the unconnected 🌐

👏 We thank all Commissioners, experts, partners, and supporters who helped advance inclusive and sustainable connectivity over the past 15 years.

Learn more: https://broadbandcommission.org/expiration-of-broadband-advocacy-targets/

11/09/2025

Africa is home to one-third of the world’s youth and a thriving digital start-up scene.

The State of Broadband in Africa 2025 shows how this demographic dividend, paired with growing and investment, can power the continent’s future.

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Focused on sub-Saharan Africa, the State of Broadband in Africa report examines the region’s diverse digital realities, from booming mobile uptake to persistent challenges in affordability, infrastructure, and inclusion. It spotlights demographic opportunities, emerging technologies, and policy pa...

14/08/2025

Now live! 🛰️ The second report in the State of Broadband 2025 series explores the rapid rise of satellite broadband, non-terrestrial networks, and the growing number of countries engaging in space activities.

From Direct-to-Cell services to quantum sensing, new solutions are helping to expand access, drive innovation, and support the Sustainable Development Goals

But as the space economy continues to scale, regulatory and policy frameworks need to evolve to ensure equitable access for all.

Read the report: https://www.broadbandcommission.org/publication/the-state-of-satellite-broadband/

06/07/2025

The Broadband Commission met in Geneva today to mark 15 years of promoting universal broadband access and digital inclusion.

Commissioners, past and present, reflected on progress in bringing the benefits of broadband to all and on the Commission’s role in shaping global connectivity policies over the years.

Read the full press release here: https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2025-07-06-broadband-commission-15th-anniversary-meeting.aspx

03/07/2025

“Happy 15th anniversary to the Broadband Commission! Promoting and defending universal connectivity is a worthy cause, as connectivity will be a pillar of our digital societies of tomorrow” Christel Heydemann explores how Orange has advanced the Broadband Commission's mission

https://broadbandcommission.org/bbcom-15-christel-heydemman/

03/07/2025

“Building on 15 years of the Broadband Commission’s work, we’ll continue supporting small businesses to use digital connectivity to do more business and drive socioeconomic growth.”

Pamela Coke-Hamilton reflects on how the Broadband Commission is shaping inclusive digital trade.

https://broadbandcommission.org/bbcom-15-coke-hamilton/

02/07/2025

"Fifteen years of bridging divides and building futures — our journey proves that connectivity is the cornerstone of sustainable development."

As a Commissioner since the founding of the Broadband Commission, Amir Dossal reflects on 15 years of progress

👉https://broadbandcommission.org/bbcom-15-amir-dossal/

02/07/2025

Launching 8 July at +20 in Geneva:
The Toolkit: Navigating Data in the Digital Age

🏛️ Equity-driven, interoperable, AI-ready data systems
🛠️ Practical and modular by design
🌐 Built for inclusion. Ready for the future.

Learn more: https://broadbandcommission.org/working-groups/data-governance/

This Working Group is co-chaired by ITU, UNESCO, United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, and African Union

16/06/2025

📢 Just released: State of Broadband Advocacy Targets 2025 📢

As the Broadband Commission celebrates its 15th anniversary, we’re launching a new four-part State of Broadband series, starting with a deep dive into progress toward our seven global Advocacy Targets.

This first report highlights important gains in mobile affordability, digital skills, and gender parity. But challenges remain — especially in fixed broadband affordability, rural access, and support for smaller enterprises. Limited data also makes it harder to track and close these gaps worldwide.

Read the report here: https://www.broadbandcommission.org/publication/state-of-broadband-2025/advocacy-targets/