Participate in Internet governance

Join NRS Membership

Join a global network of IP holders advocating for ownership, transparency, and policy participation.

Find your place

Three ways to join.

Individual Member

Join our community as an individual passionate about Internet governance and IP ownership. Just provide a verifiable ID to get free access to member discussions, events, and updates.

Individual membership

Network Member

For organizations with Internet number resources and an active membership in a resource governance body. Register using your corporate email (linked to the resource database) to join for free.

Network membership

GSG Member

The Governmental Stakeholder Group (GSG) brings governments and intergovernmental organizations into NRS as advisory members. To express interest in joining, follow the instructions on the next page.

Governments and IGOs membership

What membership gives you

Membership brings you into the movement, with its training, its network and its support for your resources and business.

Internet Governance Training

Networking Platform

Internet Resources & Business Protection

Job and Internship Opportunities

Internet Policy Update

Monthly Newsletter

Meet NRS members

Our members represent a diverse group of organizations across Africa, actively shaping the Internet industry. From ISPs and cloud providers to telecom companies and enterprises, they play a crucial role in driving digital growth and connectivity across the continent.

Explore the member community

Take Part in NRS Leadership

Fund the movement and help lead it. Contributors join as an organisation or an individual and can stand for NRS’s Advisory Council and Board.

  • Participation in Number Resource Policy Discussions
  • Eligible to stand for the NRS Advisory Council
  • Eligible to stand for the NRS Board
  • Monthly Community Update
  • Legal assistance with number-resource issues

Join as a contributor

For-profit organisations

1-3 employees, 250 USD
4-10 employees, 500 USD
11-100 employees, 1000 USD
101-1000 employees, 2000 USD
>1001 employees, 4500 USD

Non-profit organisations

1-50 employees, 250 USD
51-100 employees, 500 USD
>101 employees, 750 USD

Individuals

From 5 USD

Students

1 USD

*Annual fees vary based on organization type and size, ensuring fair access for individuals, nonprofits, and businesses contributing to NRS governance.

Not sure which category fits? Confirm your category and annual fee with NRS before paying.

From membership to mandate

Membership is where you join the movement. A Power of Attorney is where you give NRS the authority to act for your network inside the registries.

Explore NRS Shield and give NRS your mandate.

Take part

Registry decisions shape your network. Work with NRS to change how they are made.

Every network runs on rules its operators never wrote. NRS exists to change that. Choose how you stand with us.