Established by the Joint initiatives of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific – UN ESCAP and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the APT is a telecommunity in the real sense.

The APT is a unique organisation of Governments, telecom service providers, manufactures of communication equipment, research & development organisations and other stake holders active in the field of communication and information technology.

APT is a dynamic organisation which serves as the focal organisation for communication and information technology in the Asia Pacific region.

The APT now has 34 Members, 4 Associate Members and 112 Affiliate Members. Through its various programmes and activities, APT has made a significant contribution to the growth of the ICT sector especially the telecommunications sector in the Asia Pacific region.

Throughout the years, APT has been able to help the members in their preparation for global conferences such as the WTDC, WRC, WSIS, and the ITU meetings as well as promoting regional harmonisation for these events.

The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity will continue to support and facilitate its members in bringing about qualitative and sustainable growth of telecommunications and ICT services in the Asia Pacific region. APT will be the key link in bridging the existing and widening digital divide that separates the region.

APT Constitution (23 October 2002)
Rules of Transition Relating to the Amendment of the Constitution
Secretariat Circular on "Entry into Force of the Amendments to the Constitution of the APT" (16 August 2007)
United Nations Depositary Notification on "Entry into Force of the Amendments to the Constitution of the APT" (1 August 2007)