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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, and …
Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition
Our global community works tirelessly to expand connectivity, educate users, and build the Internet we want—an Internet for everyone. We …
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 challenges …
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 promotes …
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 showcase …
The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations
As more Internet service providers become virtual peering partners, they begin neglecting Internet exchange points …
Remembering Alan Barrett: A Builder of the African Internet
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alan Barrett, a long-time friend, colleague, mentor, and one of …
From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year
In Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, we helped train refugees and community members to use the Internet and build their …
The Internet Society Announces Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
The Internet Society today announced the reappointment of Saerin Cho and Kathryn Kleiman to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board …
