ITU Radiocommunication Sector

About ITU-R

The Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) plays a vital role in the global management of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits that ensure safety of life on land, at sea and in the skies... More

International Mobile Telecommunications

ITU global standard for international mobile telecommunications (IMT-Advanced) provides a global platform on which to build the next generations of mobile services in the form of exciting new interactive services... More

OAM

BR witnesses experiment on Radio Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) with potential for drastic improvement in spectrum efficiency
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WRS-14

ITU World Radiocommunication Seminar 2014 (WRS-14): 8-12 December 2014 Geneva, Switzerland

Space Services

International coordination, notification and recording procedures for space systems and earth stations and examination of frequency assignment notices submitted by Administrations (Membership) for inclusion in the Master International Frequency Register (MIFR).

Manages procedures for space-related ITU assignment or allotment plans for launching of satellites.

Terrestrial Services

International coordination, notification and recording procedures for terrestrial systems and examination of frequency assignment notices submitted by Adminis- trations (Membership) for inclusion in the Master International Frequency Register (MIFR) and Plans.

Application of administrative procedures dealing with allocation of international means of identification (call sign series, MIDs) and with safety of life, processing submissions for various service publications and corresponding online information systems.

Radiocommunication Study Groups

Study Groups:

JTG 4-5-6-7

CCV

CPM

Over 5000 specialists from telecommunication and ICT organizations and administrations throughout the world, participate in the Radiocommunication Study Groups to prepare technical bases for Radiocommunication Conferences, develop ITU-R Recommendations (radiocommunication standards) and Reports and compile radiocommunication Handbooks.

Radio Regulations

The Radio Regulations (RR) incorporates the decisions of the World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs), including all Appendices, Resolutions, Recommen- dations and ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference.

The Rules of Procedure are approved by the Radio Regulations Board (RRB). They complement the RR by providing clarification of the application of particular Regulations or establishing the necessary practical procedures that may not be provided for in the current Regulatory Procedures.

Director's Corner

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