Press Releases

Champions of Internet Security, Accessibility, and Global Connectivity: 2023 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Press Releases 26 September 2023

Champions of Internet Security, Accessibility, and Global Connectivity: 2023 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

New inductees expanded the Internet’s reach, strengthened its functionality and security, and increased its accessibility across communities and continents.

Amid Global Rise in Internet Shutdowns, Internet Society Launches ‘NetLoss’ Calculator to Measure Economic Impact
Press Releases 28 June 2023

Amid Global Rise in Internet Shutdowns, Internet Society Launches ‘NetLoss’ Calculator to Measure Economic Impact

The NetLoss calculator is a revolutionary tool that measures the economic impact of Internet shutdowns around the world.

Internet Society Announces Global Partnership with Meta to Grow the Internet and Strengthen Local Ecosystems
Press Releases 27 June 2023

Internet Society Announces Global Partnership with Meta to Grow the Internet and Strengthen Local Ecosystems

We announced a partnership with Meta to develop local Internet ecosystems and strengthen cross-border interconnections globally.

The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Press Releases 13 June 2023

The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors

Washington, DC – 13 June 2023 – The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Kathryn Kleiman to the Public Interest...

Coalition for Digital Africa Announces Internet Exchange Point Initiative
Press Releases 1 February 2023

Coalition for Digital Africa Announces Internet Exchange Point Initiative

Istanbul – 1 February 2023 – The Coalition for Digital Africa announced another major initiative aimed at strengthening the...

Sixth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Provide Sustainable Solutions to Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap in North America
Press Releases 24 October 2022

Sixth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Provide Sustainable Solutions to Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap in North America

Indigenous Connectivity Summit aims to provide sustainable solutions to bridge Indigenous connectivity gap in North America.

Rwanda Hosts 11th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)
Press Releases 23 August 2022

Rwanda Hosts 11th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)

Kigali, Rwanda, 23 August 2022 — Rwanda is for the first time hosting this year’s Africa Peering and Interconnection...

Internet Society Announces Recipients of Second Round of $1M Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in Texas, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Press Releases 1 August 2022

Internet Society Announces Recipients of Second Round of $1M Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in Texas, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.

In partnership with Truist Cares, the Internet Society announced that seven recipients will share $1 million in grant funding...

John Morris Joins Internet Society as Principal, Internet Policy and Advocacy
Press Releases 11 July 2022

John Morris Joins Internet Society as Principal, Internet Policy and Advocacy

Morris will be joining a global team of Internet experts to drive campaigns that promote and defend the Internet...

Internet Society Announces New Members of Board of Trustees
Press Releases 20 June 2022

Internet Society Announces New Members of Board of Trustees

Learn about four new members who have been seated on our board of trustees.

The Internet Society Pledges to Expand Internet Access in Africa
Press Releases 9 June 2022

The Internet Society Pledges to Expand Internet Access in Africa

We are calling for accelerated action to further Internet development throughout the African region.

Internet Society Joins Partner2Connect Coalition to Expand Internet Access Globally
Press Releases 17 May 2022

Internet Society Joins Partner2Connect Coalition to Expand Internet Access Globally

In joining the coalition, we are making pledges to support 100 complementary solutions to connect the unconnected, and to...