Historical role
What the organisation contributed
In Paris in 1865, twenty states signed the International Telegraph Convention and established the International Telegraph Union, creating a durable model for telecommunications coordination.
Why it mattered
Separates long-distance signal speed from transport and visibility.
Connected topics
Where this fits in ITEM
Evidence
Sources and further reading
- Centenary of the Telephone:
ITU
- From Semaphore to Satellite:
ITU
- International Telegraph Conference, Paris 1865:
ITU · 1865
- Pre-1865 International Telegraph Agreements:
ITU · 1865