Press Releases
IGF 2019: eco and Internet Society to Work Together for a Secure and Globally Connected Internet
Berlin, 25 November 2019 – During the pre-conference activities for this year’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF), taking place from...
Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Presented to Alain Aina
The 2019 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award has been presented to Alain Aina, the chief technology officer of the...
Ethos Capital to Acquire Public Interest Registry from the Internet Society
Public Interest Registry Will Continue Management and Mission of .ORG Under New Ownership Reston, VA (November 13, 2019) –...
New Internet Exchange Point in Democratic Republic of Congo to bring faster and more reliable Internet access to region
The Internet Society and ISPA of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launched a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP)...
For APAC Consumers, It’s a Love-Hate Relationship with Big Tech
According to a new survey nearly all APAC consumers depend on Big Tech for products and services, but they...
Summit Seeks to Connect Communities in Africa to the Global Internet
Dodoma, Tanzania–30 October, 2019 – The Internet Society and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) in partnership with the...
OTA’s Trust Audit Scores U.S. Presidential Candidates’ Campaigns, Finds Major Failures in Privacy Statements
Reston, VA. – October 8, 2019 – The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA), which identifies and promotes security and privacy...
New Class of Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
2019 inductees recognized for contributions to Internet growth, access, and security around the world
The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance Announces Methodology for Eleventh Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll
Criteria updated to include increased focus on encryption and global privacy regulations; international retail segments added
Big Tech Offers Convenience but APAC Consumers Want More Market Choice, Says Internet Society Survey
Singapore – 23 September, 2019 – The Internet Society, a global non-profit dedicated to the open development, evolution and...
OTA Analysis Finds Most Organizations Not Ready For New Privacy Regulations
Reston, VA. – September 17, 2019 – The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA), which identifies and promotes security...
Mauritius to host 10th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum
Port Louis, Mauritius – 13 August 2019 – Mauritius will host the 10th anniversary edition of the Africa Peering...