Membership
The Association for Passive Optical LAN is comprised of individuals and businesses engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, sale and installation of passive optical LAN or are otherwise supportive of the implementation of such networks.
Member Advantages
By getting involved, you and your company, can make visible contributions to APOLAN marketing committee, APOLAN technology committee, BICSI, TIA, BSRIA and other ground-breaking industry advancements.
- Impact industry research
- Involvement in POL events, training and webinars
- Recognition through members’ annual awards
- Contribute to APOLAN Annual members’ meeting
- Influence association news releases and social media
- Assist in authoring published articles
- Gain coverage in APOLAN newsletter
There are four sponsor levels of membership and an additional Associate Membership level as detailed below:
ASSOCIATE(Non-Profit)
Free*
Company Logo and Link on Association Website
Use of Association logo with membership level badge
Ability to post Company White Papers and Articles
Committee Participation, including access to workflows
Eligible to win Annual Member Awards
Eligible to attend the Annual Meeting
ASSOCIATE(Small Business <15 employees)
$900/year
Company Logo and Link on Association Website
Use of Association logo with membership level badge
Ability to post Company White Papers and Articles
Committee Participation, including access to workflows
Eligible to win Annual Member Awards
Eligible to attend the Annual Meeting
Silver(Participants)
$2,500/year
Company Logo and Link on Association Website
Use of Association logo with membership level badge
Ability to post Company White Papers and Articles
Committee Participation, including access to workflows
Eligible to win Annual Member Awards
Eligible to attend the Annual Meeting
Staff APOLAN booth at events
Gold(Contributors)
$4,500/year
Company Logo and Link on Association Website
Use of Association logo with membership level badge
Ability to post Company White Papers and Articles
Committee Participation, including access to workflows
Eligible to win Annual Member Awards
Eligible to attend the Annual Meeting
Staff APOLAN booth at events
Speak at training, events and webinars
Ability to host multi-member event and/or webinar
Author APOLAN blogs
Eligible for Committee Vote and Chair
Platinum(Leaders)
$9,500/year
Company Logo and Link on Association Website
Use of Association logo with membership level badge
Ability to post Company White Papers and Articles
Committee Participation, including access to workflows
Eligible to win Annual Member Awards
Eligible to attend the Annual Meeting
Staff APOLAN booth at events
Speak at training, events and webinars
Ability to host multi-member event and/or webinar
Author APOLAN blogs
Eligible for Committee Vote and Chair
Eligible for Director, Officer and Board Chair Position
Vote on Board of Directors Membership and Annual Meeting
Host regional APOLAN events at their facilities
Representing APOLAN to media and analyst
* The Associate Membership level is restricted to media, institutions of higher learning, industry analysts, and market research firms.
** The offices of Vice-President and Secretary must also be a representative of or employed by a Founding or Platinum Member and have a functioning knowledge design, development, manufacturing, distribution, sale and installation of passive optical networks. Otherwise, officers need not be members of the Board of Directors.
