Geographic Region (ITU/UN)
ISO 3166 Code
NL
M49 Code
528
MCC
204
ITU Member
Yes
ITU-R Region
Overview
The Netherlands (Nederland), also known informally as Holland, is a country in Western Europe. It is the main constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, alongside with three island territories in the Caribbean (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba).
Netherlands is a member of the ITU and as such follows radio frequency harmonisation principles according to ITU-R Region-1. The regulatory body governing communications policy is the Directorate General for Energy, Telecommunications and Competition, and the Radiocommunication Agency Netherlands is charged with regulating the country's radio frequency spectrum activities such as planning, allocations, and licencing.