Reflecting the growing significance of the Internet and digital technologies.

First established as World Telecommunication Day, the international observance has been held annually on 17 May since 1969. It was formally instituted by the 1973 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Malaga-Torremolinos through Resolution 46. In 2006, it was merged with World Information Society Day to become World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), reflecting the growing significance of the Internet and digital technologies. 

The observance aims to raise awareness of the power of the Internet and other technologies to improve lives and bridge the digital divide.

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