New Delhi, India – 2025 – Indio Networks represented the Indian telecom equipment manufacturing sector at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) global standards event, underscoring the vital role of open architectures, open standards, and indigenous innovation in achieving universal digital connectivity.
The ITU, as the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies, convenes global member states, regulators, and industry leaders to establish international standards and spectrum management guidelines that shape global telecommunications.
“Participation in ITU working sessions allows Indian technology innovators to actively shape global telecommunication benchmarks. We are proving that open, disaggregated networks provide the most resilient and equitable pathway to universal connectivity.”
Key Technical Contributions
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Open Standards Harmonization Advocating for global alignment between ITU-T recommendations and open-source telecom initiatives (TIP OpenWiFi, WBA OpenRoaming) to eliminate technical barriers in cross-border deployments.
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Securing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Demonstrating how open access point firmware and transparent telemetry protocols build trusted digital infrastructure for governments and municipal networks.
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Next-Generation Spectrum Utilization Sharing empirical field trial data on 6 GHz Wi-Fi propagation and spectrum coexistence to support evidence-based frequency allocation policies in emerging markets.
Reinforcing India's Leadership in Global Tech Policy
Indio Networks’ presence at the ITU discussions highlights the expanding influence of Indian technology OEMs on the international stage, championing inclusive, secure, and open-source networking technologies for the global South.
