ITUregeling

ITUregeling is a Dutch-language term used to describe regulatory rules, schemes, or administrative arrangements that relate to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The exact meaning of the term varies by context and may refer to international norms issued by the ITU that are incorporated into national law, or to national policies that are guided by ITU standards and recommendations.

The ITU is a United Nations specialized agency responsible for information and communication technologies. It coordinates global telecommunication standards and frequency allocations, and it develops guidelines through its three sectors: ITU-T (standardization), ITU-R (radiocommunications), and ITU-D (development). International treaties, resolutions, and recommendations produced by the ITU form the basis of many regulatory expectations, although their implementation typically depends on national authorities.

In practice, an ITUregeling can influence a range of regulatory areas. Topics commonly affected include spectrum management and licensing, device and network interoperability, numbering and addressing, telecommunications security standards, and cross-border coordination to prevent interference. ITU regulations may be adopted directly in international law or translated into national legislation and regulatory policies by competent authorities such as a ministry of communications or a national telecom regulator.

National implementation usually involves adapting ITU guidelines to domestic legal frameworks, issuing licenses or technical requirements, and ensuring compliance through monitoring and enforcement. ITU regulations also often support international cooperation, capacity building, and development programs aimed at expanding access to communications services.

See also: International Telecommunication Union, ITU-T, ITU-R, ITU-D, telecommunications regulation.