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First International Telegraph Conference
- When
- 1 March to 17 May 1865
- Where
- Paris
The French Government hosted delegations from 20 European states in Paris from 1 March to 17 May 1865.
The conference aimed to standardize telegraphy equipment, set uniform operating instructions, and lay down common international tariff and accounting rules. It culminated in the signing of the International Telegraph Convention on 17 May 1865.
Sources
- International Telecommunication Union Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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