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Register for the Fifth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit
In its second year as a virtual event, the Indigenous Connectivity Summit will take place on 12-15 October 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic showed us that those who lack connectivity face the effects of starker inequalities. Millions of people across Canada
We Can’t Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals without the Internet
The Internet is a critical enabler for sustainable development. It unlocks human capabilities and provides the platform upon which an emerging digital economy can thrive. As the Internet and digital technologies become more essential, it also becomes more urgent to
The Opportunity Your Future Needs: How I Helped Build the Internet and My Career
Have you ever wondered how you can change the course of the Internet? Do you want to share your ideas about how to keep the Internet secure, trusted, and a force for good with leading technology companies, government officials, and
Community Networks: In Tanzania, Helping to Close the Connectivity Gap
Community established networks, also referred to as “community networks” (CNs), have existed for many years and provide a sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban, remote, and rural areas around the world. While the global statistics
From Commitments to Practice: Internet Society’s Priorities for WSIS+20 Implementation
Drawing on our strategic priorities, this blog post outlines where we will focus our efforts in supporting the implementation of the WSIS+20 commitments.
A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users
The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy and …
Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society
In early February of this year, the Internet Society hosted an Encryption Advocacy Workshop in Brussels for European civil society organizations …
How YOU Run the Internet
Without you, there is no Internet. The Internet is so much more than just devices connecting to each other; it’s …
What Is Community-Centered Connectivity and Why Should We Care?
Community-centered connectivity is when connectivity solutions are built for, with, or by local communities themselves. These solutions are not imposed …
How Standard Setters Run the Internet
We are able to interconnect so seamlessly on the Internet in large part thanks to Internet standards, which allow us …
How the Technical Community Runs the Internet
The Internet technical community helps to build and maintain infrastructure, and enables us to communicate safely, affordably, and efficiently online …
Community Snapshot—June
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. Each month, we provide …
The Internet Society at WSIS HLE 2025 in Switzerland
The WSIS High-Level Event (HLE) is a global meeting co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other UN agencies …
From Experience to Curiosity
For Cheryl Langdon-Orr, learning is more than professional development; it’s a way to lead with credibility and care. …
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