What does ITU stand for?
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
What is ITU’s expertise?
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations agency for information and communications technologies – ICTs. It allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits and develops technical standards that enable networks and technologies to connect seamlessly. ITU is integral to the deployment of infrastructure in developing countries.
What is the Purpose of ITU?
Founded in Paris in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, ITU, the union took its current name — the International Telecommunication Union — in 1934. ITU became a specialized agency of the United Nations in 1947. ITU’s mission is to facilitate the growth and sustainable development of telecommunications and information networks, and to facilitate worldwide access so that people around the world can participate in and benefit from the new information community and global economy.
ITU has been involved in helping the world communicate for over 150 years. Their work helps to lay the infrastructure, achieve connectivity and provide effective telecommunications services worldwide.
ITU has been at the cutting edge of information and communications technology by defining and implementing globally accepted technical standards that allow industry to seamlessly connect people and equipment around the world. It has also successfully regulated the worldwide use of the radio frequency spectrum, ensuring that all international wireless communications remain free of interference to ensure the transmission of vital information and economic data around the world.
ITU has also led the global development of telecommunications and promoted the deployment of telecommunications in developing countries by advising on development policies, regulatory frameworks and strategies, and by providing specialised technical assistance in technology transfer, cybersecurity, management, financing, installation and maintenance of networks, disaster mitigation and capacity building.
In Which Areas Are ITU Standards Used?
These standards allow you to:
- Expanding into new markets
- Ensure interoperability
- Minimize the risk of non-compliance
Keep in Mind!
Align telecommunications product performance with international expectations
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