2.1 Members are those who have an interest in the fields of communications engineering or related arts and sciences and have selected Communications Society membership as part of their IEEE membership or have qualified according to IEEE policy as an Affiliate member of the Society.
2.2 Grades of membership for the Society are the same as those of IEEE plus Affiliates. When used in the Bylaws, the term "member" includes all grades of membership.
2.3 Unless otherwise stated, members are entitled to all rights and privileges of the Society except that Student Members are not entitled to hold office or vote.
2.4 A Society member who is delinquent in paying Society dues will be dropped from membership according to IEEE procedures. A former member may reinstate membership upon payment of current dues.