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The International Telecommunication Union's Role in Shaping Global Connectivity
Season 2 · Episode 34

The International Telecommunication Union's Role in Shaping Global Connectivity

Telemetry Now · Phil Gervasi

March 6, 20251h 3m

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Show Notes

Host Philip Gervasi sits down with Walid Mathlouthi, head of the Infrastructure Division at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to explore how this 160-year-old United Nations agency shapes global connectivity. Walid shares insights from his remarkable journey, spanning groundbreaking research in optics, impactful roles at AT&T and Google Fiber, and now leading global initiatives at the ITU. We discuss how the ITU manages critical spectrum and satellite resources, tackles challenges like cross-border interference, and spearheads ambitious efforts like the Giga project to connect underserved communities worldwide.