RADIO NEWS

Radio in conference

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:31

The World Radiocommunication Conference will take place in Geneva from 23 January to 17 February to address the changes required to the regulation of orbit / spectrum resources in the interest of the users of these scarce resources, with global implications for both policy makers and regulators.

Member states of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and observers from other international organisations and the private sector will participate.

The World Radiocommunication Conference will review the international regulatory framework for radiocommunications - the Radio Regulations - to take into account the rapid evolution of information and communication technologies (ICT) and ensure that reliable radio services are available everywhere and at every moment, enabling people to live and travel safely and enjoy high performance radiocommunications.

Other topics under the spotlight are:
Management of scarce radio-frequency spectrum to provide new opportunities for radiocommunication services, including those for maritime and aeronautical transport as well as for scientific purposes related to the environment, meteorology and climatology, disaster prediction, mitigation and relief.

Management of satellite orbital slots and associated spectrum resources.

The introduction of mobile broadband and other advanced technologies, the use of digital dividend resulting from the switch over to digital TV, and the development of Ultra High Definition Television (UHDTV).

For more information visit www.itu.int

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