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Membership Levels and Benefits

Support Development of Standards and Protocols

Premier Internet Standards Body

The Internet Society (ISOC) is the organizational home of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the premier Internet standards body in the world. The IETF has strong participation from the computing, networking, and telecommunications industries, from companies large and small, and is responsible for developing the Internet's technical foundations through its open global forum. Our combined efforts are the foundation of every modern network or Internet product and service. In addition, we provide critical support in many aspects of the global deployment of the Internet.

RFC Funding

The Internet Society provides a major source of funding and support for the IETF and its processes. Notably, the Internet Society funds 100% of the RFC Editor function: the RFC Editor is the publisher of the RFC's (Requests for Comments) and is responsible for their final editorial review. The RFC's began in 1969, and document many aspects of "computer communications". They focus on networking standards, protocols and procedures, as well as key programs and concepts (see www.rfc-editor.org/overview.html). The RFCs are fundamental to a strong and secure Internet.

Internet Standards Support

ISOC's contributions also extend to the legal, insurance and public relations support we provide to the IETF. We are the IETF's sole source of financial support apart from IETF meeting fees. Support from companies, whose products and services so clearly depend on the standards developed by the IETF, is essential.

Keeping you up to date

The Internet Society helps you keep your finger on the pulse of the Internet through it's frequent "Member Briefings" and other publications. These provide you with critical knowledge of the latest technical developments, primarily, but not exclusively, of the IETF standards process, as well as social and public policy matters that are particularly relevant to the global business community.

Building the Future Internet

By becoming an Internet Society Organization Member, you will help ensure the continued work of the IETF in creating, reviewing and publishing the standards on which the Internet is built; and help ensure a robust and ever expanding Internet presence around the world.

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