How to access current standards and influence future standards
Telecoms is an interconnected business and standards are essential. Whether allowing any smartphone to connect with any network, enabling one network operator to interconnect with another , or ensuring equipment supplied by different vendors interwork with each other, standards ensure customers experience a seamless global service.
Understanding and Navigating Telecoms Standards
Why Standards Matter
The concept of standards in telecoms dates back to the founding of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) in 1865
Standards 101
Learn about the different types of standards bodies and what they produce
Key Standards Bodies
Explore some of key standards bodies for the telecoms sector, and their remits
Intellectual Property and Standards
Explore the interplay between intellectual property and the aim of standards bodies to allow interoperability
The UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) Standards Working Group supports SMEs looking to innovate within the telecoms supply chain and navigate the standards ecosystem.