ECI Data Networking Division is an active participant in organizations promoting industry collaboration to ensure interoperability and advance the development of next-generation technology.

ECI is a member of the DSL Forum, an international industry consortium of nearly 200 leading service providers, equipment manufacturers and other interested parties, focused on developing the full potential of broadband DSL to meet the needs of the mass market. With the established goal of 200 million customers by 2005, the DSL Forum works to streamline processes, develop specifications and share best practices that set the stage for effective deployments, and explosive global DSL growth. By developing new standards and embracing new applications, the DSL Forum is tailoring DSL to meet the needs of the next generation of multi-media services and the online community.

ECI is a member of TIA, the leading trade association servicing the communications and information technology industry. Through its worldwide activities, the association facilitates business development opportunities and a competitive market environment. The association provides a market-focused forum for its more than 1,100 member companies that manufacture or supply the products and services used in global communications. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA).

ECI is a member of the USTA (United States Telecom Association). USTA is the premier trade association representing service providers and suppliers for the telecom industry. USTA’s 1,200 member companies offer a wide range of services, including local exchange, long distance, wireless, Internet and cable television service. As the voice of the converged telecommunications industry in Washington, USTA advocates for the industry’s critical issues before Congress, regulators, the courts, the White House and the media.

ECI is a member of the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA), "the voice of rural telecommunications," is the premiere non-profit association representing more than 560 small and rural telephone cooperatives and commercial companies. NTCA is a full-service association, offering a wide array of member services, including a highly effective government affairs program; expert legal and industry representation; a broad range of educational services; a comprehensive assortment of regular and special publications and public relations programs; and a well-rounded complement of national and regional meetings.