As technology continues to advance, telecommunication has become an integral part of our daily lives, enabling us to connect with people and access information from anywhere in the world. The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, celebrated annually on May 17th, aims to raise awareness about the importance of communication technology and its role in promoting social and economic development across the globe. Let’s explore the significance of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, highlighting the importance of communication technology in fostering innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth in our communities.
May 17th is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. This day highlights the Internet’s contribution to society and the economy and emphasizes the need to bridge the digital divide, which creates disparities in knowledge acquisition and social equality.
Internet and new forms of communication and information
The advent of the digital age and the pervasiveness of the Internet in our daily lives have radically changed the way we communicate and search for information. In the past, the telephone was the only tool available for long-distance communication, and the main sources of information were TV and radio. However, the internet development, has provided an extraordinary and innovative means of communication and information for an increasing number of users.
Using a computer connected to a modem has eliminated spatial and temporal boundaries between us and enabled the birth of virtual and global communities (such as blogs and forums) that share common interests of all kinds. Moreover, it has allowed us to be informed in real-time about what is happening worldwide and find the answer to any question in seconds, thanks to search engines such as Google.
The advent of social networks represents the revolution in social relationships and balances. Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook in 2004 from a room at Stanford, one of the world’s most prestigious universities, and the platform has contributed to a radical transformation of human relationships based on the maximum possible sharing of experiences. Other social networks have followed, such as Twitter with its “tweets,” YouTube with the sharing of videos, Instagram, which has celebrated the affirmation of photography as the preferred means of sharing and communication, especially among young people, Snapchat and TikTok, which allows users to capture life fun moments through pictures and videos.
These communication tools accompany us daily, breaking down geographical and ideological barriers, but above all, they constitute our best and most immediate window into the world.
Internet as a factor of social inclusion
The Internet is no longer just a place to chat or discuss shared interests but a means that allows us to study, work, make ourselves known, and access information and essential services such as telemedicine or online payments. It is the place where the most innovative projects are discussed and put into practice, where work is sought, created, and shared. It is an extension, as they say, of real life, and not being a part of it means not having access to a substantial portion of our world.
This has presented us with two challenges. The first is to implement high-performance technologies that allow for smooth, fast browsing and the exchange of increasingly large amounts of data. The second is to ensure that everyone can benefit from these technologies, in other words, to bridge the digital divide.
County Broadband has decided to take on both challenges by responding with a unique solution to solve them: hyperfast full fibre! With its unparalleled transmission capabilities of up to 900 Mbps, fibre optics is currently the fastest and most reliable solution for browsing without delays or interference due to external conditions. It is a technology that has opened up new horizons and possibilities in many fields.
Therefore, constructing an ultra-broadband infrastructure has the same vital recognised importance in our life! The network, with its advanced capabilities, is essential for the progress of society and the economy, as well as for bridging the digital divide and ensuring that everyone has access to the opportunities provided by the digital age.
Investing in FTTH network infrastructure means not only allowing residents in the most remote areas to feel like active members of the community and thus achieve social equality but also accelerating the economic growth of the entire country by incentivizing investments in the business fabric of those previously neglected areas.
As we get closer and closer to the realization of this digital dream, all that remains from us of County Broadband is to wish you a happy Telecommunications and Information Society Day.
