Community networks help bridge the connectivity gap.
Community-Centered Connectivity
Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition
Community-Centered 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.
From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year
Community-Centered 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
Community-Centered 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
Community-Centered 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...
From Coverage to Meaningful Connectivity: How Kenya Is Leading Africa’s Internet Future
Community-Centered 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...
Digital Inclusion and Indigenous Connectivity
Community-Centered 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.
Statement on behalf of the Internet Society at WSIS+20 HLM
Community-Centered Connectivity
18 December 2025
Statement on behalf of the Internet Society at WSIS+20 HLM
Delivered on 17 December 2025 at the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the overall review of the...
Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp
Community-Centered Connectivity
15 December 2025
Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp
Connectivity in Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement is unreliable and expensive, limiting access to education, healthcare, and employment.We partnered...
Moving the Needle on Universal and Meaningful Access
Community-Centered Connectivity
8 December 2025
Moving the Needle on Universal and Meaningful Access
The latest International Telecommunication Union connectivity statistics remind us how much progress we've made and how far we still...
Policy Brief: Licensing Approaches for Community-Centered Connectivity
Community-Centered Connectivity
28 November 2025
Policy Brief: Licensing Approaches for Community-Centered Connectivity
Discover how community-centered connectivity solutions empower underserved areas. Explore updated licensing options and principles for meaningful connectivity today.
A Once-Overlooked Tool: How Community Networks Connected Haiti and the World
Community Networks Success Stories
26 November 2025
A Once-Overlooked Tool: How Community Networks Connected Haiti and the World
Community networks connect us to opportunities across borders and across the globe. Their journey to mainstream discussion has not...
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)
Baku, Azerbaijan
Monday 17 November 2025 – Friday 28 November 2025
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)
Creating the conditions to expand Internet access requires decisive action from governments. How can they help close the global...