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The International Telecommunication Union (Union internationale des télécommunications, in French) is the specialized agency of the United Nationswhich is responsible for information and communication technologies. ITU coordinates the shared global use of theradio spectrum, promotes international cooperation in assigningsatellite orbits, works to improve telecommunication infrastructure in the developing world and establishes world wide standards.


ITU also organizes worldwide and regional exhibitions and forums, such as ITU TELECOM WORLD, bringing together representatives of government and the telecommunications and ICT industry to exchange ideas, knowledge and technology.

The ITU is active in areas including broadband Internet, latest-generation wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, satellite-based meteorology, convergence in fixed-mobile phone, Internet access, data, voice, TV broadcasting, and next-generation networks.

ITU is based in Geneva, Switzerland, is a member of theUnited Nations Development Group[1]and its membership includes 193 Member States and around 700 Sector Members and Associates.