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World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12)

The World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT), convened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 3-14 December 2012, is the first ever WCIT in the history of the International Telecommunication Union.

The conference will consider a review of the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs), which define the general principles for the provision and operation of international telecommunications. Signed by 178 countries, ITRs are a global treaty applied around the world.

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Agendas
Participation
Documents

Agenda of WCIT-12
(Council Resolution 1317)

Conditions for Admission
(Article 3 and Article 24 of ITU Convention)

Invitations

Member States
(Circular Letter 63)
Other organizations
(Letter DM-11/1024)

Credentials
Organizational arrangements(Circular Letter 64)

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Information related to proposals for the work of the conference
(Circular letter No. 64)
Guidelines for the preparation and submission of proposals
(ADM/1)
All documents

News

Interview with Malcolm Johnson, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

CTOs urge that any revisions to the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs) maintain the necessary flexibility to enable continued growth in services...

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Dates and Venue		Preparatory Process
Page Content 2 Dates: 3-14 December 2012 Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Learn more >		Page Content 3 Council Working Group to prepare for WCIT-12 Regional Preparatory Meetings Proposals for the work of the conference (Circular letter No. 64) Learn more >

ITRs		Host Country
Page Content 4 International Telecommunication Regulations Melbourne, WATTC-88		Page Content 5 United Arab Emirates will host WCIT-12