A for-profit entity is an organization that is commercial (i.e., for-profit) in nature. To join PTC, a for-profit entity must have a major interest in the Pacific region or be able to show a relationship with and an interest in the development of telecommunications in the region.

Note: As part of the membership application process, each organization must submit an organizational overview and indicate the total number of employees the organization employs.

A non-profit entity is an organization that is officially designated as such within its state or country of origin. To join PTC, a non-profit entity must have a major interest in the Pacific region or be able to show a relationship with and an interest in the development of telecommunications in the area.

Examples of non-profit organizations include government ministries and departments, educational institutions, foundations, international organizations, and charities. Non-profit organizations do not include public or para-statal corporations such as a PTT. To determine whether an organization qualifies as a non-profit entity for membership purposes, please email membership@ptc.org.

Note: As part of the membership application process, each organization must submit an organizational overview and indicate the total number of employees the organization employs.

Affiliate membership is restricted to organizations that are unable to become full PTC members due to their bylaws or similar restrictions. Affiliate members may enjoy all benefits of membership except for voting in PTC elections and holding office.

Note: Affiliate member applicants must prove that the applicant’s organization is not legally qualified to apply for membership in one of the other membership categories.

Individual – Professional Researcher/Academic

Membership is restricted to professional researchers or academics. Individuals that are part of a PTC member organization may apply for individual membership in addition to the entity membership.

Note: Applicants are required to submit a short curriculum vitae with their application.

Individual Retiree

An individual who is fully retired (must not be self-employed or holding a part-time position), and who would like to continue their association with the PTC, the industry and their peers.

Individual Retiree members may enjoy all the benefits of PTC Membership.

Individual For-Profit Associate *

An individual who wishes to become a member but is employed by a for-profit organization that does not wish to become a PTC Member may qualify for an Associate Membership, which is available to no more than three (3) individuals from the same organization.

An Individual For-Profit Associate Member cannot represent an entity or his or her own firm. Consultants, independent contractors, sole proprietors, etc. must apply as For-Profit entities (see above).

Individual membership is not intended to be available to those representing a For-Profit organization that is not an entity member of PTC if, in the opinion of the Secretariat, their position or decision-making authority would allow them to strongly influence their organization to become a corporate member. Thus, For example, the owner of a For-Profit organization would not be eligible for an individual membership and would be encouraged to have their organization join as a corporate member.

Note: Applicants are required to submit a short curriculum vitae with their application.

Individual Non-Profit Associate *

An individual who wishes to become a member but is employed by a non-profit organization that does not wish to become a PTC Member may qualify for an Associate Membership, which is available to no more than three (3) individuals from the same organization.

An Individual Non-Profit Associate Member cannot represent an entity or his or her own organization. Consultants, independent contractors, sole proprietors, etc. must apply as For-Profit or Non-Profit entities, as appropriate (see above).

Individual Non-Profit Associate membership is not intended to be available to an officer of a non-profit organization that is not an entity member of the Council if in the opinion of the Secretariat that officer is in a position to strongly influence a decision of their organization to become an entity member of the PTC.

Note: Applicants are required to submit a short curriculum vitae with their application.

Student membership is restricted to bona fide full-time students.

Note: Student membership applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and proof of student status with their application. Students must provide proof of student status again for each membership renewal.