The work of the International Telecommunication Union in the field of telephony

FEW ENGINEERS in North America are familiar with the work of the International Telecommunication Union or are even aware of its existence. This paper discusses the Union; its organization, how it functions, and what it is doing in the field of telephony. It also gives an assessment of the value of this work and an appraisal of its significance to the communication developments in the United States and Canada.