ITU Radiocommunication Sector

ITU Radio Regulations 2024

The 2024 edition of the ITU Radio Regulations that govern the global use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits is now available online in all six official UN languages!

Network of Women

The Network of Women for the World Radiocommunication Conference (NOW4WRC) is an initiative aimed at promoting gender equality and enhancing the participation of women in the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R).

32nd Meeting of the Radiocommunication Advisory Group (RAG)

14-17 April 2025

160th anniversary light show

Join this public anniversary event on 17 May, either in person in Geneva, Switzerland, or via ITU's social media platforms.
Learn more

ITU News

Explore more on the issues addressed and outcomes of the WRC-23:
Beyond WRC-23: Addressing regulatory concerns for CIS countries ITU News 30 July 2024 Asia-Pacific prepares for next-generation mobile ITU News 17 July 2024 Transformative outcomes in the Arab region ITU News 3 July 2024 Mobile growth and protecting science services in the Americas ITU News 7 June 2024 Paving the way for enhanced connectivity in Africa ITU News 24 May 2024		WRC-23 Special Editions: Outcomes of the WRC-23 Magazine No. 1, 2024 Science services Magazine No. 5, 2023 Satellite services Magazine No. 4, 2023 Land, sea and airwaves Magazine No. 3, 2023 The future of Coordinated Universal Time Magazine No. 2, 2023 Countdown to WRC-23 Magazine No. 1, 2023

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:

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.

Obituary: ITU is saddened to learn of the passing of Tony Reed (UK), who was Chairman of Interim Working Party (IWP) 4/1 of the International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR) and subsequently Chair of ITU-R Working Party 4A, for almost 20 years until 2006. He will be remembered for his technical competence and effort in producing high-quality work. Mr. Reed was always committed to his role as Chairman, showing excellent leadership capacity. He was always honest and truthful in the way he worked and believed in doing the right thing for international cooperation and the betterment of the satellite industry. [more]