Membership
Who Can Join
NEREN membership is open to organizations across the Northeast that advance education and research. Members include:
- State Networks – regional RENs that represent multiple institutions. If your local state network is already part of NEREN, then so are you!
- Individual Institutions – colleges and universities that do not have access to a state network, including smaller campuses
- Affiliates – research or education-focused organizations that benefit from secure connectivity and collaboration with peers
Institutions seeking to participate should first engage with their state network to determine the best connection pathway. NEREN works closely with these networks to ensure all members are represented and supported.
Benefits of Membership
Joining NEREN means gaining access to both advanced technology and a trusted community of state and regional research networks. Through NEREN, member state networks and their communities benefit from shared infrastructure, expertise, and collaboration opportunities that extend across the Northeast.
Reduce costs and complexity by leveraging shared infrastructure and collective resources — benefits that each state network extends to its member campuses and partners.
Connect once through their state network (or directly for those that do not have a state network) to gain access to NEREN, Internet2, and peer institutions across the region.
Participate in a collaborative community that values shared progress, knowledge sharing, and cooperation.
Receive technical expertise, reliable support, and opportunities to engage in joint projects and committees.
Membership Tiers
- Individual campus or organization
- State network
- Regional network affiliate
DDoS Protection Service
- Single subscription unlimited with 2Gbps clean traffic vlan
Exchange Services
On-Fabric Exchange Access (Boston, Cambridge, MGHPCC, Albany)
- 1x10G NEREN Exchange Access
- 1x100G NEREN Exchange Access
- 2x100G NEREN Exchange Access
- 400G NEREN Exchange Access
On-Fabric with Internet2 (Boston, Cambridge, Hartford, MGHPCC, Albany)
- 1x10G NEREN Exchange Access with Internet2 Access
- 2x10G NEREN Exchange Access with Internet2 Access
- 1x100G NEREN Exchange Access with Internet2 Access
- 2x100G NEREN Exchange Access with Internet2 Access
- 1x400G NEREN Exchange Access with Internet2 Access
- 2x400G NEREN Exchange Access with Internet2 Access
Transport Services
Accessible in New York, Albany, Springfield, MGHPCC, Worcester, Cambridge, Boston, Providence, Hartford)
- 10/100G Wave or 50 Ghz Spectrum (Point to Point)
- 400G Wave or 100 Ghz Spectrum (Point to Point)
- 10G/100G Wave or 50 Ghz Spectrum (Protected)
- 400G Wave or 100 Ghz Spectrum (Protected)
- Network-Wide Access to 10 100 Ghz Channels
- grandfathered service available to NEREN founding investors
Pass Through Services (Cross Connects & Colo)
- Cost plus 15% Administrative Fee
Join NEREN
NEREN’s membership structure is designed to ensure accessibility for institutions of all sizes while sustaining the network’s growth and operations.
Be part of the Northeast’s trusted research and education network. Contact us to learn more about membership.