What does a CID consist of, and how much does it cost?
A CID, like the OUI, is a unique 24-bit identifier. A CID, though, cannot be used to generate universally unique MAC addresses. Therefore, the CID is especially applicable in applications where unique MAC addresses are not required
Registration Fees
| Product | Fees |
| One Time Fees | |
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Publicly Registered CID (Company name & address will be displayed on the IEEE public listing) |
US $880 |
| Optional Recurring Fees | |
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Yearly Confidentiality Renewal Fee* (Company name & address will NOT be displayed on the IEEE public listing) |
US $1,420 |
| * Assignees will also be required to pay an annual fee to maintain confidentiality. Payment options for the renewal fee are credit card, check or wire transfer. IEEE does not accept requests for applicant-specified identifiers. | |