The creation of the BIH was decided upon during the 1912 Conférence internationale de l'heure radiotélégraphique. The following year an attempt was made to regulate the international status of the bureau through the creation of an international convention.
The establishment of the BIH was decided upon during the 1912 International Conference on Radio Telegraphy. The following year, an attempt was made to regulate the international standing of the bureau through the creation of an international treaty.