Why IMNTU?

Every micronation should have the ability for easier and more custom communications. That's why we started IMNTU.

IMT will bring the most important matters to discuss right to you and your fellow citizens with a unique phone number assigned to everyone. When you are connected, everyone has access to call everyone no matter what micronation you are calling from. 

 Mission Statement

The Inter-Micronational Telecom (IMT) network is established with the purpose of enabling seamless, reliable, and equitable communication between micronations on a global scale.

IMT affirms that all micronations, irrespective of size, recognition, or geographic location, possess the inherent right to participate in direct and real-time communication. This Standard is therefore intended to eliminate traditional barriers to connectivity by providing a unified and interoperable telecommunications framework.

In furtherance of this purpose, IMT shall endeavor to:

• Promote cooperation and mutual engagement between micronations

• Facilitate secure and reliable communication infrastructure

• Encourage technological development and innovation

• Establish a sustainable and scalable telecommunications ecosystem

IMT shall stand as a permanent framework dedicated to connectivity, collaboration, and the advancement of micronational telecommunications.

IMT Telecommunications Standard

0. Executive Summary

The Inter-Micronational Telecom (IMT) Telecommunications Standard hereby establishes the official framework governing communication between participating micronational entities through a unified Voice over IP (VoIP) telecommunications system.

IMT is intended to facilitate direct, real-time communication across independent micronational networks without reliance upon traditional telecommunications infrastructure. This Standard defines the structural, procedural, and technical requirements necessary to ensure interoperability, consistency, and scalability across all participating systems.

This document shall serve as the foundational authority for cross-network telecommunications within the IMT framework.

1. Introduction

This Standard defines the principles, numbering structure, routing methodology, and interoperability requirements applicable to the Inter-Micronational Telecom (IMT) network.

IMT shall operate as a decentralized, federated telecommunications framework in which participating micronations retain sovereignty over internal systems while adhering to shared standards for interconnection.

The provisions contained herein are intended to ensure uniformity, reliability, and continuity of communication between all compliant networks.

2. Network Model

IMT shall operate under a federated network model consisting of the following components:

• National Networks, operated independently by participating micronations

• IMT Gateways, serving as interconnection and translation nodes

• End User Devices, including but not limited to telephones, softphones, and digital communication endpoints

Each participating entity shall maintain operational control over its internal network while ensuring compliance at the gateway level.

3. Numbering Overview

IMT establishes a global numbering framework to ensure unique identification of all endpoints across participating networks.

3.1 Global Format

All IMT-compliant numbers shall conform to the following canonical structure:

+I (NN) (NS) XXXX...

Where:

• +I denotes the IMT global prefix

• NN denotes the assigned micronation network code

• NS denotes the national numbering structure

• XXXX... denotes subscriber-specific digits

4. IMT Global Prefix

The identifier +I is hereby reserved as the global prefix for the IMT network.

This prefix shall indicate that a number is routable within the IMT framework.

A numeric equivalent may be designated in future revisions of this Standard.

5. Micronation Network Codes

Each participating micronation shall be assigned a unique Network Code (NN).

5.1 Assignment Requirements

• Network codes must be globally unique within IMT

• Assignment shall be conducted by an authorized IMT registry or governing authority

• Codes shall typically consist of two to three digits

5.2 Function

Network codes shall be used to identify and route communications to the appropriate national network.

6. National Number Integration

IMT shall not supersede or replace national numbering systems.

Participating micronations shall retain full authority over internal numbering structures, which shall be appended to the IMT format following the network code.

This provision ensures:

• Preservation of national sovereignty

• Compatibility with existing systems

• Flexibility in internal telecommunications design

7. Number Construction Rules

All IMT-compliant numbers shall be constructed in the following sequence:

1. IMT prefix (+I)

2. Network code (NN)

3. National number sequence (NS + subscriber digits)

Example (Illustrative Only)

+I 438 52801001234

Interpretation:

• +I designates IMT routing

• 438 identifies the Lithoria Telecom network

• Remaining digits correspond to the national subscriber number

8. Dialing Rules

8.1 IMT Dialing

All inter-network communications shall utilize the full IMT canonical format.

8.2 National Dialing

Domestic dialing procedures shall be defined by each participating micronation.

8.3 Normalization

All systems shall normalize numbers prior to routing by removing formatting characters and converting to canonical representation.

9. Routing Architecture

Routing within IMT shall proceed according to the following hierarchy:

1. Recognition of IMT prefix

2. Resolution of network code (NN)

3. Selection of appropriate gateway

4. Routing within the destination national network

5. Final endpoint resolution

10. Gateway Requirements

Each participating micronation shall operate at least one IMT-compliant gateway.

10.1 Functional Requirements

Gateways shall:

• Translate IMT numbering into national formats

• Facilitate inbound and outbound routing

• Enforce applicable routing and security policies

10.2 Reliability

Deployment of redundant gateways is strongly recommended to ensure continuity of service.

11. Interoperability Requirements

All IMT-compliant systems shall:

• Support recognized VoIP communication protocols, including SIP

• Accept and correctly process IMT numbering formats

• Maintain compatibility with other compliant networks

• Ensure consistent and predictable call handling behavior

12. Policy and Priority Handling

Participating micronations may enforce internal policies, provided that:

• Baseline inter-network connectivity is preserved

• No compliant network is arbitrarily denied access

• Priority mechanisms do not compromise interoperability

13. Security Provisions

Participating systems shall implement reasonable security measures, including:

• Authentication between gateways

• Encryption of signaling and media where feasible

• Safeguards against unauthorized access or misuse

14. Expansion Policy

IMT shall be designed to support future growth and development.

Reserved provisions include:

• Allocation of additional network codes

• Extension of numbering formats

• Integration of additional communication services

15. Compliance

A system shall be considered IMT-compliant if it:

• Implements the IMT numbering structure

• Supports gateway-based routing

• Maintains interoperability with other participants

• Adheres to normalization and routing requirements

16. Governance

IMT shall operate under a cooperative governance model.

Governance responsibilities may include:

• Assignment and management of network codes

• Maintenance and revision of technical standards

• Coordination among participating micronations

Such governance structures may evolve as required.

17. Versioning

Standard: IMT Telecommunications Standard v1.0
System: Inter-Micronational Telecom (IMT)
Status: Active
Scope: International Micronational Telecommunications