IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Program
Sector: Telecommunications
Source: IEEE Spectrum
The IEEE Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) program aims to expand broadband Internet access to the billions of people still offline globally. It organizes annual competitions to find innovative connectivity solutions, regional summits to discuss connectivity strategies, community-focused events to demonstrate technologies, and mentorship programs to support entrepreneurs. The program also collabora
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- Under Construction
- Sector
- Telecommunications, Broadband
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- IEEE Spectrum
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Description | The IEEE Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) program aims to expand broadband Internet access to the billions of people still offline globally. It organizes annual competitions to find innovative connectivity solutions, regional summits to discuss connectivity strategies, community-focused events to demonstrate technologies, and mentorship programs to support entrepreneurs. The program also collaborates with IEEE Standards Association to develop guidelines and standards for rural broadband infrastructure. |
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Sector | Telecommunications, Broadband |
Article published date | 2026-05-15 |
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