{"id":320,"date":"2026-03-31T08:45:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/?page_id=320"},"modified":"2026-03-31T08:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:55:07","slug":"membership-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/membership-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Membership FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                                <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"4\">\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-magictools\" data-table-anchor=\"\"><div id=\"accordion-search\" class=\"ituContainer\" role=\"search\" style=\"margin:1rem 0\" data-quick-terms=\"Application; Agreement; Status; \"><div class=\"search-bar\"><svg class=\"search-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"7\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><line x1=\"16.65\" y1=\"16.65\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"21\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/line><\/svg><input id=\"accordionQuery\" type=\"search\" placeholder=\"Search Membership FAQs\" aria-label=\"Search Membership FAQs\" autocomplete=\"off\"\/><\/div><div id=\"accordionResults\" style=\"margin-top:.75rem\"><\/div><\/div><style>\n#accordion-search .search-bar{\n  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;\n  background:#fff; border:1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius:999px;\n  padding:.5rem .75rem; max-width:720px; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);\n}\n#accordion-search .search-bar:focus-within{ border-color:#7cc3e8; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(124,195,232,.18); }\n#accordion-search .search-icon{ width:20px; height:20px; color:#777; flex:0 0 auto; }\n\n\/* Masque la croix native *\/\n#accordion-search input[type=\"search\"]{\n  flex:1; border:none; outline:none; font-size:16px; line-height:1.2;\n  padding:.25rem .25rem; background:transparent;\n  -webkit-appearance:none; appearance:none;\n}\n#accordion-search input[type=\"search\"]::-webkit-search-decoration,\n#accordion-search input[type=\"search\"]::-webkit-search-cancel-button,\n#accordion-search input[type=\"search\"]::-webkit-search-results-button,\n#accordion-search input[type=\"search\"]::-webkit-search-results-decoration { display:none; }\n#accordion-search input[type=\"search\"]::-ms-clear,\n#accordion-search input[type=\"search\"]::-ms-reveal { display:none; width:0; height:0; }\n\n#accordion-search input[type=\"search\"]::placeholder{ color:#999; }\n#accordion-search .clear-btn{ border:none; background:transparent; cursor:pointer; width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:999px; display:inline-grid; place-items:center; color:#666; }\n#accordion-search .clear-btn:hover{ background:#f3f3f3; }\n\n\/* R\u00e9sultats + quick terms *\/\nmark.search-hit { padding:0 .15em; border-radius:.2em; background:#e5f5fb; border-bottom:2px solid #00aae7; }\n#accordionResults .res-item { padding:.5rem 0; border-top:1px solid #eee; }\n#accordionResults .res-title { font-weight:600; }\n#accordionResults .res-snippet { display:block; margin-top:.25rem; font-size:.95em; color:#333; }\n#accordionResults .muted { color:#666; font-style:italic; display:flex; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem; }\n.quick-terms { margin-top:.25rem; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem; }\n.quick-term { display:inline-block; padding:.2rem .5rem; border:1px solid #ccc; cursor:pointer; user-select:none; }\n.quick-term:hover { background:#e5f5fb; font-weight:700; border-bottom:2px solid #00aae7; }\n              <\/style><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"8\">\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion  open\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4 active transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Why should my organization join the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R)?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content open transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brings together a global community of <strong>194 <\/strong>Member States and over <strong>1,000<\/strong> companies, universities, research institutes, and international organizations \u2014 all working together to shape the future of digital technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By joining ITU, companies, academic institutions, and organizations gain a direct voice in the decisions that influence their business and operations. Members also benefit from opportunities to connect with ICT regulators, policymakers, and technical experts, share knowledge, and develop innovative public-private partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ITU has three Sectors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Radiocommunication (ITU-R)<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Telecommunication Standardization (ITU-T)<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Telecommunication Development (ITU-D)<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each Sector has its own focus and activities. Organizations may join one or more Sectors either as a Sector Member or Associate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU-R plays a critical role in managing the international radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbit resources, and in developing global standards for radiocommunication systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your primary focus is on spectrum management, satellite communications, broadcasting, terrestrial services, or other radiocommunication-related domains, membership in ITU-R is for you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What forms of participation are available in ITU-R?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ITU-R Sector offers the following participation options:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ITU-R Sector Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sector members include companies, regional and international organizations, and other entities with an interest in radiocommunications. They actively participate in the work of the ITU-R, helping to shape global radiocommunication standards and policies, and can participate in all activities across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-R\/study-groups\/Pages\/default.aspx\">ITU-R Study Groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ITU-R Associates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associates are companies and organizations that wish to engage in the work of a single ITU-R Study Group of their choice. This category is recommended for organizations with a focused interest in one specific area of radiocommunication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Academia:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Universities and research institutions can join and participate across all ITU Sectors (R, T, D) as academic members at a reduced fee. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-academia=true&amp;request=academia\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What are the benefits of ITU-R Membership?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ITU-R Sector Members<\/strong> play a vital role in shaping global radiocommunication standards and policies. <strong>Their benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Eligibility to actively participate in and contribute to all ITU-R Study Group meetings and related activities, helping to shape the studies and formulation of global spectrum and orbit rules.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Full access to all ITU-R working documents, draft recommendations and reports, as they are developed throughout the development cycle.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Access to technical resources including BR Software, databases, Space Explorer and plenty of seminar\/workshop materials.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a>Right to participate as an observer in World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs), where decisions on global frequency allocations and regulatory policies are made.<\/a><a href=\"#_msocom_1\">[PD1]<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Possibility to take leadership roles, such as chairing groups or coordinating specific technical work in ITU-R activities.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Opportunity to collaborate directly with governments, regulators, and leading industry players worldwide and other ITU-R Sector members and Associates.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Visibility and recognition as part of a global standard-setting body in the Radiocommunication Sector.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><strong>ITU-R Associates <\/strong><\/a>can also valuably engage with ITU\u2019s work, with participation and contributions limited to one specific ITU-R Study Group of their choice<a href=\"#_msocom_2\">[PD2]<\/a>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Members from Academia<\/strong> enjoy similar benefits across all three sectors, although eligibility is restricted to universities and recognized research institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a detailed comparison of participation rights\u2014including across the three ITU sectors\u2014please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/become-a-member\/participation\/\">ITU Membership: Participation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What are the current priorities of ITU-R?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU-R focuses on :<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Efficient and equitable use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits governed by the ITU <strong>Radio Regulations \u2014<\/strong> a global treaty that sets the international legal framework for their management.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Development and adoption of global standards (ITU-R Recommendations) in areas such as 5G, 6G\/IMT, satellite systems, broadcasting, maritime and aeronautical services, and space science.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Supporting preparations for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs), where the ITU Radio Regulations are reviewed and updated every 4 years.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Promoting spectrum harmonization and technical coordination globally through regional seminars, workshops and related capacity building activities.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For detailed information, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-R\/information\/Pages\/default.aspx\">ITU-R homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div id=\"What-fees-are-associated-with-ITU-R-membership\" class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 id=\"What-fees-are-associated-with-ITU-R-membership__title\" class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"What-fees-are-associated-with-ITU-R-membership__content\">What fees are associated with ITU-R membership?<\/h4><div id=\"What-fees-are-associated-with-ITU-R-membership__content\" class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"What-fees-are-associated-with-ITU-R-membership__title\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU-R membership fees vary depending on the options selected and the location\/nature of the organization, as outlined in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/become-a-member\/member-terms-conditions\/\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>ITU-R Sector Members<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>CHF 31\u2019800<\/strong> <strong>\u2014<\/strong> <em>standard<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>CHF 3&#8217;975<\/strong> \u2014 <em>for organizations from <\/em><em>Developing Countries with an annual per capita income below 2,000.00 USD (UNDP), that are not already members of other Sectors and are not subsidiaries of multinational corporations with HQ in developed countries.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>ITU-R Associates:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay reduced annual fees to participate in one ITU-R Study Group only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>CHF 10\u2019600<\/strong> <strong>\u2014<\/strong> <em>standard<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>CHF 3\u2019975<\/strong><sup> <\/sup><strong>\u2014 <\/strong><em>for SMEs from Developed Countries<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>CHF 1\u2019987.50<\/strong> \u2014 <em>for SMEs from Developing Countries &amp; LDCs<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>ITU Academia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefit from a significantly reduced fee to participate across all three ITU Sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>CHF 3&#8217;975<\/strong> <strong>\u2014<\/strong> <em>standard<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>CHF 1\u2019987.50<\/strong><sup> <\/sup><strong>\u2014 <\/strong><em>for organizations from Developing Countries &amp; LDCs<\/em><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most up-to-date fee structure is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/become-a-member\/fees\/\">ITU Membership Fees page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Where can I find the list of ITU-R Members?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complete and regularly updated list of ITU-R <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-industry=true&amp;request=sector-members\">Sector Members<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-smes=true&amp;request=associates\">Associates<\/a> is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/\">Membership Directory<\/a> which allows filtering by sector, country, or organization type.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h2>\n<\/div>                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What is the process to join ITU-R?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the key steps to becoming a member of the ITU-R:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Determine the right participation modality (optional)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Determine the type of Membership (Sector member, Associate, Academia) that best fits your organization\u2019s needs as outlined above.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>If you are unsure, please contact the Radiocommunications Membership Team at<br>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:itu-r_membership@itu.int\">itu-r_membership@itu.int<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Complete and submit the application<\/strong><ul><li>Fill in and submit the online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/become-a-member\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Form<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>E-mail a signed copy to <a href=\"mailto:membership@itu.int\">membership@itu.int<\/a>, with a copy to <a href=\"mailto:itu-r_membership@itu.int\">itu-r_membership@itu.int<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Obtain national administration approval<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Applications from companies, organizations and academia must be approved by the relevant national telecommunication administration (usually the relevant telecom authority or regulator) in the Member State where your organization is based.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>After receiving your signed application, ITU will forward it to the relevant national administration for approval and will copy you in the communication, so they can contact you directly if needed.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>You are encouraged to inform your national administration of your intention to join ITU or to follow up on your application.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>A full list of national administrations is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-members-directory=true&amp;request=search-companies&amp;category=ADMIN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Who needs to sign the application form?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your application to be valid, it must be signed by a senior official or manager, with the authority to sign legally binding agreements with third parties on behalf of your company\/organization, including the obligation for the payment of fees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How long does the application process typically take?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications must be approved by the relevant national administration. The timeframe may vary depending on the internal procedures of each administration. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following up on your application with your national telecommunication administration, you may help speed up the approval process and enable you to participate in ITU-R activities sooner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications from international and regional organizations do not require Member State approval and are typically processed within a few weeks by the General Secretariat of ITU in Geneva (Switzerland).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Is it possible to join ITU or ITU-R as an individual?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. ITU does not offer membership to individuals of any capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Member States, ITU offers membership solely to legal entities such as corporations, international and regional organizations, associations, and academic institutions active within the field of ICTs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Can subsidiaries or parent companies apply for separate membership?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. subsidiaries or branches can hold separate ITU memberships if they are legally independent entities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They can participate in relevant ITU activities in their respective country\/region, as well as global activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Can an application be rejected?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, it is possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Approval of membership applications is solely the prerogative of Member States, with ITU involved only for international and regional organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications that are not approved by the national telecommunication administration of the relevant Member State are not processed by the ITU Secretariat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Does ITU offer exemptions and\/or reduced fees for certain categories of Membership?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Regional and international organizations may be exempted from financial contribution subject to reciprocity and several specific criteria, such as being a non-profit-making organization. The full criteria are available<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/exempted-entities\/exemption-criteria\/\"> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduced fees are also available for members located in developing countries, as well as for companies or organizations that qualify as SMEs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please refer to the answer under \u201c<a href=\"#What-fees-are-associated-with-ITU-R-membership\">What fees are associated with ITU-R membership?<\/a>\u201d for more details. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:itu-r_membership@itu.int\">itu-r_membership@itu.int<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Who is eligible for the reduced Associate fees for SMEs?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SMEs can participate either as Sector Members or Associates in any of ITU\u2019s three Sectors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU&nbsp;provides for reduced fees for SMEs that wish to participate as Associates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible for these reduced Associate fees, companies must:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Be approved by their respective Member State as meeting national criteria for an SME,<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>have fewer than 250 employees, and<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Have annual revenues below CHF 15 million.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/become-a-member\/participation\/smes\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How do I make the payment?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Membership fees are payable in Swiss francs (CHF) and must be paid through a bank transfer upon issuing of a bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU must receive the required funds prior to activating a new Membership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The invoice will include ITU\u2019s official banking details and a reference number, which must be indicated in your payment to ensure the correct allocation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU can accept membership fees\u2019 payments by Credit Card, however all charges must be covered by your company\/organization. Please check payment instructions on your invoice or contact the ITU Finance Department for confirmation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>All bank charges are to be borne by the payer.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Payment must be made in full; partial payments cannot activate membership.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Memberships run from 1st January to 31 December of each year (calendar year), except for the year you join, when Membership is activated once payment has been received. Afterwards, it will be automatically renewed on a yearly basis.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any questions related to payment methods or invoices, please contact:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial Department <a href=\"mailto:FIN-Debt@itu.int\">FIN-Debt@itu.int<\/a> with a copy to <a href=\"mailto:membership@itu.int\">membership@itu.int<\/a> and <a href=\"mailto:itu-r_membership@itu.int\">itu-r_membership@itu.int<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Can I pay in currencies other than Swiss francs (CHF)?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All membership contributions are invoiced and payable in Swiss francs (CHF).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under certain exceptional circumstances, and upon prior acceptance of the ITU Financial Department (<a href=\"mailto:FIN-Debt@itu.int\">FIN-Debt@itu.int<\/a>), payments may be accepted in US dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">When do the annual Membership fees fall due?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Membership is automatically renewed every year, with payment fees due before 31<sup>st<\/sup> March of each year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, please refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/become-a-member\/member-terms-conditions\/\">Membership Terms and Conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Procedure<\/h2>\n<\/div>                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Do we need to designate an official contact person?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. For all official correspondence relating to your membership and participation, you must designate an official contact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Can my company\/organization have more than one user account?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. You can create as many user accounts as needed for colleagues to access ITU documents&nbsp; and participate in ITU activities and events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How do I amend contact and\/or company\/organization details?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>To change the official contact person or update contact details, please notify <a href=\"mailto:membership@itu.int\">membership@itu.int<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Can I modify any article in the Membership Agreement?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Membership Agreement is a standard document and cannot be altered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How can I change my ITU-R membership status?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To change your membership status, you need to&nbsp;notify the ITU Membership Team at<a href=\"mailto:itu_rmembership@itu.int\"><\/a> <a href=\"mailto:membership@itu.int\">membership@itu.int<\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be required to sign a new Membership Agreement. This will include a recalculation of your dues for the new financial year, payable before 31<sup>st<\/sup> March of the year in which your new membership takes effect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  transparent\" style=\"color:#000000\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What is the procedure for the cancellation of ITU Membership?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  transparent\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"accordion-inner\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Membership of ITU is tacitly renewed each year on 31<sup>st<\/sup> March, unless an official cancellation notice from your company\/organization has been received by the ITU General Secretariat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cancellation takes effect six months following the end of the month of the date of receipt of the official notification by the Secretary General of the ITU.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To cancel, please complete and <a href=\"mailto:filling\">filling<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/become-a-member\/cancellation-of-membership\/\">membership cancellation form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n                            \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-separation-bar\"><div style=\"background-color:#009ad7;height:1px\"><\/div><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>                                <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <a class=\"ituCard anim bg hor\" href=\"\/itu-r-membership\/\" data-span=\"6\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"square\" src=\"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/03\/banner.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                <p class=\"title\">ITU-R Membership<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"addInfo\">ITU-R enables effective collaboration and maximizes the impact of joint efforts in advancing radiocommunication.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"folder":[],"class_list":["post-320","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"gs-tiny":false,"xl":false,"xxl":false,"xxxl":false,"xxxxl":false,"xxxxxl":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"mgaillard","author_link":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/author\/mgaillard\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itu-app42363.pagelyhosting.com\/radiocommunication-faq\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}