NJFX to Join International Telecommunications Union

NJFX will join the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to help bring connectivity to underserved areas.

The ITU is the United Nations’ specialized agency for information and communication technologies. NJFX has received federal approval to become an ITU Development (ITU-D) Sector member and has been confirmed to the group. .

The Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) fosters international cooperation to provide the creation, development and improvement of telecommunication equipment and networks in developing countries. ITU-D also facilitates and enhances development by offering, organizing and coordinating technical cooperation and assistance activities.​

In November, the global effort will convene for the World Telecommunication Development Conference, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to set the stage for the next phase of objectives in this initiative.