February 9, 2014

FCC Technician Exam Question Of The Day (T1B01)

Q) What is the ITU?

A) A United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues.

NJ2X Note:
ITU (International Telecommunication Union) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies.

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The ITU allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to information and communication technologies to underserved communities worldwide.  ITU is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has twelve regional and area offices around the world.