Infrastructure Connectivity Mapping Toolkit

ICT Infrastructure Connectivity Map

An interactive global map illustrating broadband deployment worldwide.

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Information Portal

A web portal containing comprehensive information on geospatial activities for telecommunication development, including information about training and collaboration.

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Research Platform

A Content Management System (CMS) for ITU's research on terrestrial transmission networks, including optical fibre and microwave links.

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Geocatalogue

An extensive catalogue of ICT geospatial datasets and resources for telecommunication development.

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Business Planning Toolkit

A report providing a clear and practical methodology for an accurate economic evaluation of broadband infrastructure installation and deployment plans.

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Repository of Open Source Tools

A GitHub repository of open source geospatial analysis tools develop bythe ITU's Telecommunication Development Sector.

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BBmaps in Europe and Harmonization Initiatives (2021)

The paper provides insights into the broadband mapping regulations in the European region, and identifies innovations.

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ITU Geospatial Training App

A web application developed by BDT for ICT infrastructure connectivity geospatial analysis training.

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ICT Infrastructure and Financial Inclusion Map

A map developed to demonstrate financial inclusion through ICT networks.

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G5 Benchmark / Regulatory Tracker Maps

The G5 Accelerator brings together high-value tools and resources offering practical, step-by-step support for countries already embarked or planning to embark on their digital transformation journey.

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Disaster Connectivity Map (DCM)

A map that helps first responders to determine the status of telecommunications network infrastructure, coverage, and performance before and after a disaster.

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Tailored Map & Geo-analysis

A set of examples of applied infrastructure maps and analysis, evaluating connectivity targets.

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ITU Academy: Introduction to BBmaps

A self-paced training on introduction to Broadband Mapping, offered free-of-charge.

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ITU Academy: Advanced Bbmaps

A self-paced training on Advanced Broadband Mapping, offered free-of-charge.

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ITU Academy: ICT Business Planning

ITU Academy Self-paced training on the ITU's ICT Business Planning Toolkit, offered free-of-charge.

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Guidelines on ICT National Mapping Systems (2022)

The report Establishing or Strengthening National Broadband Mapping Systems offers insights on regulatory and technical requirements for successful roll-out of National Mapping Systems (NMS).

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Global Gap Analysis - National BBmaps (2021)

A report on global gap analysis of National Broadband Mapping Systems initiatives.

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Broadband Transmission Capacity Indicators (2012)

A list with the definitions of the seven Broadband Transmission Capacity Indicators used in the BBmaps research and defined at the 10th World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Meeting (WTIM).

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Compendium BBmaps Europe (2024)

This compendium gathers Broadband Mapping Systems and experiences across the EMERG and EaPeReg regions.

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