The main products of ITU-T are normative Recommendations. Recommendations are standards that define how telecommunication networks operate and interwork. ITU-T Recommendations are non-binding, however they are generally complied with due to their high quality and because they guarantee the interconnectivity of networks and enable telecommunication services to be provided on a worldwide scale.

Non-normative outputs include Appendices to Recommendations, ITU-T Handbooks, Implementer's guides and Supplements.

Another ITU-T product is the Operational Bulletin, which is a fortnightly detailed update containing information that is required to maintain the global interconnection of the world's telecommunication networks.