International Telecommunication Union

The ITU is a world-wide organization within which governments and private sector coordinate the establishment and operation of telecommunication networks and services; it is responsible for the regulation, standardization, coordination and development of international telecommunications as well as the harmonization of national policies.

The ITU is an agency of the United Nations.

ITU Goal

The ITU goal is to foster and facilitate the global development of telecommunications for the universal benefit of mankind, through the rule of law, mutual consent and cooperative action.

ITU Mission

To provide the products and services required by the global telecommunications community that are best provided by an international organization.

ITU is reachable through its gopher server with informations about Standards, Publications, Databases, Meetings and Press releases.