Infrastructure and Community Development
Local Infrastructure, Lower Costs: How Peering Is Moving the Needle on Internet Affordability
Infrastructure and Community Development
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 Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve
Infrastructure and Community Development
9 September 2025
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...
Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development
Infrastructure and Community Development
11 April 2025
Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development
The Burkina Faso Internet Exchange (BFIX) is helping to keep Internet traffic local and build the country's Internet resilience....
All About Peering: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why We Need It
Infrastructure and Community Development
28 March 2025
All About Peering: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why We Need It
Peering is a fundamental part of how the Internet works. It allows networks to exchange traffic directly, reducing reliance...
Africa’s Internet Resilience Shows Promising Growth, New Internet Society Data Reveals Ahead of Key Conference
Press Releases
20 January 2025
Africa’s Internet Resilience Shows Promising Growth, New Internet Society Data Reveals Ahead of Key Conference
New data released today underscores the positive strides Africa is making in strengthening its digital infrastructure.
Internet Society Report Highlights Challenges and Recommendations for Internet Connectivity in the Middle East
Press Releases
23 September 2024
Internet Society Report Highlights Challenges and Recommendations for Internet Connectivity in the Middle East
Washington, DC, 23 September 2024—The Internet Society (ISOC), a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, and...