WTSA-16 Documents

​​In-force texts:
The in-force ITU-T Resolutions, A-series Recommendations and Opinion form the basis upon which WTSA-16 will develop and approve its outcomes. These Provisions are available at:​

• ​ITU-T Resolutions and Opinions (2012)
  Note that Resolution 2 was updated by TSAG in February 2016 to include
  the new Study Group 20, and can be found at: 
  EN / AR / ZH / ES / FR / RU
• ITU-T A-series Recommendations and Supplements
  Note that Recommendations ITU-T A.5, A.7, A.23 (Annex A), A.25,    A-Supp.4 and A-Supp.5 have all been updated since WTSA-12 and are     available at the link above.

It is essential to use the in-force versions of Provisions when submitting Proposals to WTSA-16, therefore please use the web-based Conference Proposals Interface (CPI) for preparing and submitting Proposals.​
Submitting Contributions:
Delegations are invited to submit Contributions to WTSA-16 at least four weeks before the Assembly (Monday, 26 September 2016), noting the firm submission deadline of Monday, 10 October 2016. Early availability of Contributions ensures sufficient time for translation and consideration before the Assembly.
Proposals should be prepared and submitted using the Conference Proposals Interface (CPI):

• CPI: Prepare and submit Proposals
• CPI user guide
• CPI presentation slides (CITEL, May 2016)
• Guidelines for the preparation of Proposals to WTSA-16

For guidance and support regarding the preparation and submission of Contributions, please contact wtsa-doc@itu.int.

Document distribution:
WTSA-16 and GSS-16 will be paperless. Exceptions can be made upon request for persons with specific needs, in which case please contact: tsbreg@itu.int.
Links to WTSA-16 documents are listed on the right-hand side of this page.
Preparatory documents for WTSA-16 include:

• Reports on the work of each of the ITU-T study groups;
• Reports on the activities of the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory;
• Group (TSAG) and Review Committee (RevCom);
• Reports by the Director of TSB;
• Reports on matters relating to ITU Constitution, Convention, Council decisions.

Access to meeting documents:​
In order to access Assembly documents or the electronic notification service, it is necessary to have a TIES account. Please see http://1f8a81b9b0707b63-19211.webchannel-proxy.scarabresearch.com/ties/ for TIES registration information.
A wireless LAN will be available to delegates during the Assembly. Details will be published at the venue.

WTSA-16 Circulars

• TSB Circular 237 - Candidates for Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of ITU-T study groups, the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) and the Standardization Committee for Vocabulary (SCV) for 2017-2020
• TSB Circular 230 - Information concerning the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-16); Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia, 25 October - 3 November 2016
• TSB Circular 204 - Candidates for Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of ITU-T study groups, the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) and the Standardization Committee for Vocabulary (SCV) for 2017-2020
• ITU-SG DM Circular 1007 - Invitation to ITU Academia
• ITU-SG DM Circular 1006 - Invitation to UN, UN Specialized Agencies, Intergovernmental organizations operating satellite systems; Other regional or international organizations
• ITU-SG DM Circular 1005 - Invitation to ITU-T Sector Members
• ITU-SG Circular 13 - Invitation to Member States
• ITU-SG Circular 11 - Results of consultation on venue and date proposal (16 February 2016)
• ITU-SG Circular 4 - Venue and date proposal, consultation with ITU Member States (14 January 2016)