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The ITU is the leading publisher of telecommunication technology, regulatory and standard information. Over 4'500 titles in printed form and growing number on CD-ROM, DVD and Online.

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Immediate download of the electronic (Acrobat PDF, MS Word) versions of individual ITU Publications with secure credit card payment, or eventual download via bank transfer or check. Minimum of 20 Swiss francs per publication. Immediate downloads are not intended for resale and no member discounts can be applied to this type of purchase.

Complete lists of ITU Publications are accessed from the links on the left of this page.

With regard to Recommendations only, if you have already registered and received a Special ID and password for access to 3 Free ITU-R Recommendations, kindly link directly to the complete list of ITU-R Recommendations below:

ITU-R Recommendations (Radiocommunications) *Note: the 3-Free ITU-R Recs option is valid here, as well as free trial-period TIES access for ITU Members in 2009.
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Trends in Telecommunication Reform 2009: Hands-on or hands-off? Stimulating growth through effective ICT regulation

10th edition, 2009 New! Publication Notice with Order Form

The annual Trends in Telecommunication Reform publications are a key part of ITU's effort to explore and amplify the wisdom of policy-makers and regulators in the ICT sector.
The 10th edition will look at the delicate balance that regulators need to strike in order to operate between the hands-on and the hands-off approach to regulation. This balance is required to meet the expectations of key ICT stakeholders and is critical to stimulating growth in a converged environment. The blurring of boundaries between the once separate telecoms, Internet, broadcasting and media worlds is bringing new players to the arena, driving new opportunities and challenges. At the same time, regulatory authorities more than ever have a key role to play in fostering a safe and healthy ICT sector while meeting social goals, especially in a time of economic and financial uncertainty.

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List V - List of Ship Stations

This List is published in two parts as follows:
Part A (paper publication). This part contains particulars of those ship stations for which an MMSI number has been notified to the Radiocommunication Bureau, with the exception of pleasure ships (general classification PL). It also contains details of Accounting Authorities and countries responsible for notifications.
Part B (CD-ROM publication). This part contains particulars of all ship stations notified to the Bureau, with or without an MMSI number as well as all the information contained in Part A. This is presented in Acrobat PDF format.

It also contains a copy of all ship stations in a database format along with an interface, similar to the ITU MARS system (http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/terrestrial/mars/index.asp), which enables users to search for and display particulars and details of ship stations, Accounting Authorities and countries responsible for the notifications.

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50th edition, 2010 New! Publication Notice with Order Form

This List is a service publication issued annually by ITU in pursuance of Article 20 of the Radio Regulations. As prescribed in Appendix 16 to the aforementioned Regulations, all stations on board ships for which a GMDSS or Morse radiotelegraph installation is required by international agreement shall be provided with this List.

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Other editions: 49th edition, 2009 48th edition, 2008

Measuring the Information Society

2010 New! Publication Notice with Order Form

The 2010 edition of Measuring the Information Society features the latest ITU ICT Development Index (IDI), which captures the level of advancement of ICTs in more than 150 countries worldwide and compares progress made between 2002, 2007 and 2008. It also measures the global digital divide and examines how it has developed in recent years, and it discusses the impact of ICTs on socio-economic development. The report also features the ICT Price Basket, which combines fixed, mobile and broadband tariffs one measure and compares 2008 and 2009 data across countries. The analytical report is complemented by a series of statistical tables providing country-level data for the indicators included in the IDI and Price Basket.

Please note that ITU is also granting free online access to the electronic (Adobe® PDF) version of "Measuring the Information Society 2010" (excluding Annex 4) from http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/publications/idi/2010/index.html

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Other editions: 2009 2007

Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS4DC) – Version 3.0

Edition 2009 New! Publication Notice with Order Form

The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released the third version of a harmonized, efficient, automated technical and administrative tool for spectrum management in developing countries under the brand name SMS4DC (Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries). The version 3.0 contains an upgrade to display results on Google Earth; provide links between SMS4DC and the ARGUS monitoring software of Rohde & Schwarz; the frequency allocation table approved by WRC-07 and additional enhancements to the Version 2 of the software.
SMS4DC is sold as an integrated software package on CD-ROM containing the Software, a user manual and Digital Terrain Map of the world. SMS4DC software is available in English, with the user manual in English.
No facilities of services regarding data migration or specific software support or training are included in this Publication. It may be necessary for some users to obtain assistance in order to take full advantage of SMS4DC. ITU invites users having special needs to contact BDT (bdtmail@itu.int) to discuss specific assistance possibilities.

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Other editions: Edition 2006 Edition 2008

Yearbook of Statistics – Telecommunication/ICT Indicators – 1999-2008

35th Edition, 2009 New! Publication Notice with Order Form

This is the 35th edition of the Yearbook of Statistics. The data included in the Yearbook have been collected and processed by the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) from replies received to ITU questionnaires sent to telecommunication ministries or regulators and national statistics offices. As such, the ITU Yearbook of Statistics provides the most authoritative source of data about the evolution of the telecommunication sector, the availability of ICTs in households and usage of ICTs by individuals.

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Other editions: 34th Edition, 2008 33rd Edition, 2007 32nd Edition, 2006 31st Edition, 2005 30th edition, 2004 29th edition, 2003