The UN International Telecommunication Union, based in Geneva, Switzerland, is a United Nations program founded in 1865. Its mission is to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop technical standards for seamless network interconnection, and improve access to ICTs for underserved communities worldwide. The organization is for profit and is owned by the United Nations. For more information, visit their website at http://www.itu.int/.