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Internet Policy
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
Doha, Qatar
Monday 09 November 2026 – Friday 27 November 2026
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
We are actively engaged in the lead-up to PP-26 to ensure that outcomes protect the open, globally interoperable Internet,...
Defend the Open Internet in the EU
Open Letters
9 June 2026
Defend the Open Internet in the EU
We call on EU co-legislators to ensure that the final Digital Networks Act delivers an EU telecoms framework that...
The Peering Disconnect
Internet Policy
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...
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...
Take Action: Keep Canada Protected
Community News and Opportunities
21 April 2026
Take Action: Keep Canada Protected
We’re calling on our community in Canada to contact their MP to urge them to listen to security experts...
Take Action: Defend the Open Internet in the EU Commission’s DNA Consultation
Community News and Opportunities
10 April 2026
Take Action: Defend the Open Internet in the EU Commission’s DNA Consultation
The European Commission opened a public consultation on the Digital Networks Act. We’re calling on the Internet Society community to...
DNS Blocking: Mind the Unintended Consequences
Internet Policy
3 April 2026
DNS Blocking: Mind the Unintended Consequences
As DNS blocking mandates multiply, so do concerns about security, the openness of the Internet, and fragmentation.
US Supreme Court Unanimously Defends Internet Access for Millions
Internet Policy
26 March 2026
US Supreme Court Unanimously Defends Internet Access for Millions
The United States Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Cox v. Sony confirms that ISPs cannot be forced to monitor...
Keeping the Internet Open for Business
Internet Policy
23 March 2026
Keeping the Internet Open for Business
A permanent WTO commitment to not impose customs duties on electronic transmissions would help keep the Internet open and...
30 Years of Section 230: Why We Still Need It for a Safer Internet
Internet Policy
9 February 2026
30 Years of Section 230: Why We Still Need It for a Safer Internet
This month marks the 30th anniversary of Section 230, a piece of US law that allows online platforms to...
Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work
Internet Policy
5 February 2026
Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work
Spectrum is one of the most essential—yet least visible—parts of the Internet ecosystem. It’s the foundation that enables billions...
“Fair Share” and the Digital Networks Act (DNA): Three Concerns
Internet Policy
22 January 2026
“Fair Share” and the Digital Networks Act (DNA): Three Concerns
A critical look at the first draft of the Digital Networks Act, examining what it says, the assumptions it...