International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs)

Signed by 89 countries, ITRs are a global treaty applied around the world, which:

• Establish general principles relating to the provision and operation of international telecoms;
  
• Facilitate global interconnection and interoperability;
  
• Underpin harmonious development and efficient operation of technical facilities;
  
• Promote efficiency, usefulness, and availability of international telecommunication services, and
  
• Treaty-level provisions are required with respect to international telecommunication networks and services.