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Why Embedding Content Matters
A court case against Instagram could make it very hard to embed videos or photos. The Internet Society filed an amicus brief explaining why embedding matters.
Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Take Place this October—Transitioning to a New Home
The Summit offers a unique opportunity for participants to discuss challenges and develop practical community-led recommendations and solutions.
Our Pledge to Achieve Universal Connectivity
We have joined the Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, with two pledges to change the lives of the world’s hardest-to-connect communities.
Together, We Made a Difference: Our Impact in 2021
The 2021 Impact Report tracks our work through our actions and the actions of those across the Internet Society’s global community.
Why the World Must Resist Calls to Undermine the Internet
We must resist calls to cut off the Internet. It remains our best hope to communicate among all the people of the world.
The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve
A data dump occurs when platforms demand exhaustive personal details upfront, creating friction for users while offering little additional value …
Your Internet Access Is at Risk. We’re Speaking Up
The US Supreme Court will soon consider a case that could fundamentally change how you access the Internet and affect …
Community Snapshot—August
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers …
How to Achieve Universal Connectivity
Achieving universal connectivity will require action from many actors—governments, regulators, communities, civil society, and the private sector. Community-centered connectivity offers …
What Is Internet Resilience?
A resilient Internet connection is one that can maintain an acceptable level of service in the face of faults and …
The Internet of Wonder: How a Scientific Livestream Became a Cultural Phenomenon
A scientific expedition in Argentina is becoming a cultural phenomenon thanks to the Internet, pulling in thousands of livestream viewers …
Community Snapshot—July
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers …
The Power of Volunteers: Connecting an Indigenous Community in Panama
The Internet Society Panama Chapter had a plan. They would build the country’s first community network and bring the Internet to …
Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”?
Over time, some Internet exchange points (IXPs) begin to operate on autopilot—what we call “Zombie IXPs.” This can diminish performance …
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