Infrastructure and Community Development
The World Cup of Internet Resilience
Infrastructure and Community Development
18 June 2026
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...
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.