International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), founded in 1865, is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs) with a membership of 193 countries and almost 800 private-sector entities and academic institutions. ITU allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strives to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.
