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Get the latest updates on our efforts to ensure that the Internet is for everyone.
Connecting Remote Glaciers to Protect Communities in Kyrgyzstan
The Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter is bringing connectivity to remote areas, enabling continuous data collection to keep communities safe.
Cultivating Future Internet Advocates and Leaders: The Internet Society Community Advocacy Fellowship
Our Community Workshops are immersive capacity-building experiences designed to strengthen our community and support our Internet champions on the ground.
Safer Internet Initiative
Connectivity is essential, but not enough. Everyone deserves a safe Internet. Today, we are excited to share our Safer Internet Initiative, a project designed to protect people online.
Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp
Connectivity in Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement is unreliable and expensive, limiting access to education, healthcare, and employment.We partnered with CETA to train residents on bringing connectivity to their community and the skills necessary to build and use the Internet.
Why the UN’s Next Decision on Internet Governance Matters for Everyone
If you include the best expertise from across disciplines and regions in the decision-making process, you can solve hard problems.Hear from our president and CEO, Sally Wentworth, on why it’s critical that countries reaffirm their support for the multistakeholder model
The World Cup of Internet Resilience
While the best football team will win the FIFA World Cup, how does your country compare in the World Cup …
Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition
Our global community works tirelessly to expand connectivity, educate users, and build the Internet we want—an Internet for everyone. We …
Zombie IXPs: The Four Types of Exchanges That Refuse to Die, but Fail to Live
Zombie IXPs are operating on autopilot, with little planning, investment, or new peers. But they don’t all look the same, and can emerge from different governance models and challenges …
The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations
As more Internet service providers become virtual peering partners, they begin neglecting Internet exchange points …
Remembering Alan Barrett: A Builder of the African Internet
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alan Barrett, a long-time friend, colleague, mentor, and one of …
From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year
In Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, we helped train refugees and community members to use the Internet and build their …
Local Infrastructure, Lower Costs: How Peering Is Moving the Needle on Internet Affordability
Local infrastructure impacts Internet affordability for users: if the cost is lower and speed and reliability are higher, providers can …
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, An Internet for Everyone Must Include Everyone
Today, 21 May, marks the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)–a day dedicated to getting everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital …
An Open Fiber Data Standard to Make the Internet for Everyone
The Open Fibre Data Standard is an open data, open standards initiative to develop and implement a common language for …
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