What is International Telecommunications Union and what are its functions?

• ITU is an intergovernmental organization
• Telecommunications are developed by using ITU by public and private organizations.
• ITU is responsible for adopting regulations, international treaties and standards that governs telecommunications

Functions of International Telecommunications Union:

• Maintaining and extending the international cooperation for the improvement
• Rational usage of telecommunications, for promoting efficient use of technical facilities
• To harmonize the actions of nations.