Platinum Members only: May hold a Board of Directors’ position and vote.

Platinum Members only: May vote on Council Issues

Continuous opportunities to discuss your deployment and operational issues with experienced Council members. Get real-world views from suppliers, consulting engineers, service provider peers and technology experts.

Discounted admission and exhibition rates for the Council’s annual conference, which attracts decision makers from all corners of the industry – business and marketing, finance, technical, and network deployment. Each year’s event features keynote presentations, executive panels, track sessions, and the most comprehensive expo hall in the industry. Visit www.ftthconference.com for details. Exhibition rates are not applicable to Individual or Student Membership.

Access to a members-only group on the professional networking web platform LinkedIn, through which you can stay current on Council activities and industry news/events, as well as discuss FTTH-related topics with other Council members.

Monthly webinars which cover a wide range of topics on new technologies, business solutions, case studies and regulatory issues - visit the events page for upcoming webinars.

A certification program for FTTH service providers which includes a “This Home is Fiber Connected” logo which creates the marketing advantage of instant recognition. Click here for a list of certified service providers who participate in the program.

Broadband and FTTH Best Practices workshops are held across the country three times a year – in conjunction with regular member meetings – where guest speakers, panelists and industry leaders discuss hot topics and industry issues. Benefit from networking opportunities and round table discussion at these networking events. Visit the Events section for upcoming workshops and members meetings.

An interactive website that is home to exclusive member resources, marketing and public relations tools for FTTH operators, white papers, member contact information, monthly newsletters, a membership directory, career opportunities, a storehouse of webinars, and so much more.

A collective voice on behalf of FTTH at local, state and national levels on key regulatory and legislative issues affecting the industry. The FTTH Council is a respected voice in Washington, advocating for next-generation broadband provisions to be included in the economic stimulus legislation. Members remain current on Washington events with webinars, and newsletters which provide important information on developments as the broadband stimulus program comes together.

Benchmarking surveys that provide aggregated information from FTTH deployments in the field – service procedures, installations times, etc. – made available only to Council members who participate, and enabling them to compare deployment experiences with their industry peers.

Standing committees in which to participate and make a difference: Government Relations, International, Planning/Marketing, Service Provider, or Technology. Latin America Membership (LAM) committees include: LAM Finance, LAM Marketing, LAM Regulatory, or LAM Technology.

Submit papers for publication consideration.