ITU launches guidelines to assist countries develop national emergency telecom plans

NEW DELHI: The International Telecom Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the UN, responsible for information and communication technology (ICT), said on Thursday it has launched guidelines for the development and implementation of national emergency telecommunication plans to combat the global epidemic Coronavirus.

The ITU said the guidelines will assist policy makers and concerned authorities in developing policies and regulations. These policies are said to ensure that telecommunication networks and services remain operable before, during and after a disaster.