But it can have unintended consequences. We risk sabotaging the diversity critical to the Internet’s resilient and global nature, resulting in a fractured Internet.
The Internet is going through an intense phase of regulation
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When It Comes to IoT, We Must Work Together to #SecureIt
Internet of Things (IoT)
19 October 2018
When It Comes to IoT, We Must Work Together to #SecureIt
My first ever rendezvous with the word “IoT” was during my final year at a college conference, when a...
IXPs: Why Is the Middle East Lagging Behind?
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
19 October 2018
IXPs: Why Is the Middle East Lagging Behind?
On October 2nd, the Internet Society was happy to support the ITU in organizing the IXP Workshop on Peering...
Internet Society, Facebook announce Internet Exchange Points throughout Africa
In the News
19 October 2018
Internet Society, Facebook announce Internet Exchange Points throughout Africa
TechCity
Joint Communique with The FashionTech Week on Security of IoT Devices
Statements
19 October 2018
Joint Communique with The FashionTech Week on Security of IoT Devices
The FashionTech Week and the Internet Society call manufacturers of connected wearables to promote security and privacy practices to...
Human Connection Frames Success of 2018 Indigenous Connectivity Summit
Community Networks
18 October 2018
Human Connection Frames Success of 2018 Indigenous Connectivity Summit
The Internet is an incredible tool that can help amplify voices that may not otherwise be heard. But when...
Splintering the Internet: The Unintended Consequence of Regulation
Public Policy
18 October 2018
Splintering the Internet: The Unintended Consequence of Regulation
In early 2000, two Paris-based, anti-racism groups sued Yahoo on the basis that its auction’s site was exposing French...
The Internet Society supports the work of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to create open standards for the Internet.
Count My Voice
Count My Voice
An Internet that's developed by only a few voices cannot be an 'Internet for Everyone.'
#CountMyVoice too!
Switch It On!
Switch It On!
Support our call to the nations of the world to #SwitchItOn and #KeepItOn.
#SwitchItOn
#GetIoTSmart
#GetIoTSmart
When we all #GetIoTSmart, we all win. Learn what IoT and device security mean to you.
#GetIoTSmart
Start a SIG
Start a SIG
How to start a Special Interest Group The application and charter process is the same as for Internet Society Chapters, so...
Start your own SIG!Resources
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The Internet and Extra-Territorial Effects of Laws
How to avoid rule-setting and decision-making that will constrain the Internet around the world The Internet is global, so...
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European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 5 Oct – 12 Oct 2018
Internet Access Lithuania: Commission approves €50m to improve rural connectivity The European Commission has given the green light for...
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European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 29 Sep – 5 Oct 2018
Internet Access EU: Commission responds to claims it is worsening the digital divide with WiFi4EU programme The Commission responded...
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European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 22 – 28 Sep 2018
Internet Access EU: Council of the EU adopts Single Digital Gateway Regulation The Council of the EU adopted on...
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Middle East Newsletter – September 2018 Edition
Welcome to our second newsletter from the Middle East.
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Highlights from ISOC Africa – September 2018
Africa Regional Bureau Newsletter for September 2018