 The MEF is:
- The preeminent industry organization dedicated to accelerating the worldwide adoption of Carrier Ethernet networks and services.
- A group of more than 110 service providers and suppliers who are driving the definition of a truly carrier-class Ethernet.
The Work of the MEF
- For a comprehensive presentation of Carrier Ethernet, MEF mission, technical and marketing work, certification program and membership?
What does the MEF membership include?
Your $15,000 annual membership fees include:
- Participation by an unlimited number of corporate employees;
- Attendance fees at four quarterly meetings;
- Access to the MEF members portal, providing a complete view of all committee activities and pre-released specifications and programs;
- Ability to participate in key industry events as an MEF Member at significant cost reductions;
- Use of the MEF logo in support of your industry positioning and credibility;
- Access to periodic, MEF-sponsored industry research.
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What is Carrier Ethernet ?
- Carrier Ethernet is a ubiquitous, standardized, carrier-class SERVICE defined by five attributes that distinguish Carrier
- Ethernet from familiar LAN based Ethernet
- It brings the compelling business benefit of the Ethernet cost model to achieve significant savings
- Service providers worldwide are migrating their existing networks to deliver Carrier Ethernet services to Enterprises, businesses & residential end-users.
- MEF launches 'Carrier Ethernet'
MEF: The industry focal point for Carrier Ethernet
Ethernet represents the most important evolutionary step in service provider networking over this next decade. Ethernet technology is extensively being deployed for the delivery of high speed business connectivity services and increasingly, as infrastructure for residential triple-play rollouts.
The MEF is a non-profit organization with over 75 active members spanning the globe, representing all Carrier Ethernet industry stakeholder groups. The MEF mission is to accelerate worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet filling a void not currently addressed by existing standards bodies for defining and marketing Carrier-class Ethernet technologies and services.
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