While the Internet grows across the globe, it remains out of reach for millions of people. Increasing the reach and reliability of the Internet is our short-term goal, while we also focus on creating a solid foundation for continued growth over time.
Connectivity
Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition
Connectivity
11 June 2026
Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition
We are proud to share that four videos highlighting community-centered connectivity initiatives have won Viddy Awards this year.
Zombie IXPs: The Four Types of Exchanges That Refuse to Die, but Fail to Live
Connectivity
10 June 2026
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...
ISOC Day at Africa Internet Summit
Emara Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya
Monday 22 June 2026 – Friday 26 June 2026
ISOC Day at Africa Internet Summit
Join us at the the Africa Internet Summit (AIS) on 26 June where we will host ISOC Day and...
The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations
Connectivity
4 June 2026
The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations
As more Internet service providers become virtual peering partners, they begin neglecting Internet exchange points.
From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year
Connectivity
28 May 2026
From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year
In Uganda's Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, we worked with local partners to train refugees and members of the surrounding...
Community-Centered Connectivity in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, Uganda
Connectivity
28 May 2026
Community-Centered Connectivity in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, Uganda
Internet Society and partners empower Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement in Uganda with community‑owned connectivity, digital skills, and sustainable inclusion.
Local Infrastructure, Lower Costs: How Peering Is Moving the Needle on Internet Affordability
Connectivity
25 May 2026
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...
The Peering Disconnect
Connectivity
15 May 2026
The Peering Disconnect
This report examines the risks of centralized and virtual peering, showing how monopolies and outages threaten resilience, and why...
From Coverage to Meaningful Connectivity: How Kenya Is Leading Africa’s Internet Future
Connectivity
12 May 2026
From Coverage to Meaningful Connectivity: How Kenya Is Leading Africa’s Internet Future
In Africa, where the connectivity discussion has traditionally focused on coverage, there’s a recent shift toward making access growth...
West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF) 2026
Cotonou, Bénin
Wednesday 17 June 2026 – Thursday 18 June 2026
West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF) 2026
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RightsCon 2026
Lusaka, Zambia and Online
Tuesday 05 May 2026 – Friday 08 May 2026
RightsCon 2026
We attend RightsCon to support, learn from, and amplify partners and communities, ensuring their voices, challenges, and solutions shape...
Digital Inclusion and Indigenous Connectivity
Connectivity
1 April 2026
Digital Inclusion and Indigenous Connectivity
The community-centered connectivity model can help advance connectivity efforts in Indigenous communities across the US and beyond.