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In 2026, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) marks the 120th anniversary of the Radio Regulations \u2014 the binding international treaty that contains regulatory provisions and procedures which describe how the administrations from all ITU Member States may exercise rights to use the radio-frequency spectrum in the various frequency bands for the purpose for which they are allocated, and the corresponding obligations.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Radio Regulations\u00a0has supported decades of cooperation among Member States, alongside\u00a0telecommunication industry and academia\u00a0facilitating\u00a0the fair and efficient use of radio–<\/s>frequency spectrum and satellite orbit resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The 120th anniversary of the Radio Regulations marks a significant milestone \u2014 reflecting one of the ITU\u2019s most enduring foundations for international cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Today, radiocommunication systems are critical for connectivity, safety services, sustainable development and emerging technologies. As demand grows in both scale and complexity, effective international coordination is more important than ever.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Radiocommunication Bureau supports Member States in applying the Radio Regulations, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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