European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), established in 1988 and based in Sophia Antipolis, France, is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to producing globally applicable standards for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). ETSI develops technical standards for a wide range of ICT-enabled systems, applications, and services, facilitating interoperability and supporting global communications infrastructure. The institute collaborates with industry stakeholders, governments, and research entities to advance innovation and maintain the integrity of telecommunications networks worldwide.