Connectivity Planning Platform
About
The Connectivity Planning Platform (CPP) is a data-driven tool that supports governments, regulators, operators, and partners with evidence-based decisions through integrated data, dynamic modelling, and actionable insights for broadband and last-mile planning.The platform evaluates technology options like fibre, cellular networks, microwave, and satellite to identify the best ways to connect unserved areas.
The official launch of the CPP will take place at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) 2026, taking place in Ankara, Türkiye.
Explore the ITU-ERICSSON White Paper — Bridging the digital divide: A data driven approach to transformational connectivity
In an increasingly connected world, access to meaningful and affordable connectivity is not a privilege it is a fundamental enabler of social and economic development. Yet, for billions around the globe, especially in underserved and remote communities, this promise remains unfulfilled. Bridging the digital divide requires more than expanding coverage; it demands a new paradigm of transformational connectivity, one that unlocks opportunity, drives innovation, and ensures no one is left behind. Explore White Paper
How it works
In this video, you will be guided step by step through the Connectivity Planning Platform. It walks you through the platform’s key features, from data exploration to technology assessment and planning workflows. The walkthrough is designed to support smooth navigation and help users move confidently across the different sections of the platform. Overview on Youtube
GEMS
The Global Economic Model Study (GEMS) is an ITU initiative that provides an evidence‑based economic engine for digital strategy. It serves as a collaborative framework to address economic and financial barriers to deploying telecom/ICT infrastructure, especially in rural and remote areas.The CPP and GEMS platforms provide governments, regulators, and operators with a unified space to test scenarios, strengthen investment cases, and design smarter, more sustainable pathways toward digital development and meaningful connectivity. More about GEMS
Capacity Building
The Capacity Building workstream equips countries and partners with the practical skills needed to use the Connectivity Planning Platform (CPP) effectively. Through a blend of in-person training, online modules, and hands-on scenarios, it builds national and regional expertise in data-driven network planning, policy development, and investment decision-making. By transforming technical CPP capabilities into accessible learning pathways, the workstream ensures that stakeholders can confidently translate platform insights into impactful connectivity strategies and sustainable deployment plans.