Press Releases
Internet Society Announces Recipients of $1M in Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in Alabama, Florida and North Carolina
The Internet Society today announced that five recipients will share $1 million in grant funding to expand broadband access...
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology and the Internet Society Sign New Pact to Advance Digital Economy in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 09 June, 2021 – The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MINT) of Ethiopia and the...
New Study Finds Australia’s TOLA Law Poses Long-Term Risks to Australian Economy
Sydney – 2 June, 2021 – Encryption is a critical technology that helps keep people, their information and communications private...
The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Washington, DC – 24 May, 2021 – The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Saerin Cho to the...
Internet Society Launches Global Search for New Generation of Internet Champions
The Internet Society has launched a new fellowship program to develop a new generation of Internet champions.
Nominations Open for Prestigious Internet Hall of Fame
The Internet Society today announced that nominations are now open for the next Internet Hall of Fame class of...
Internet Society Announces $1M in Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in the Southeastern United States
The Internet Society announced a new grant program, Expanding Potential in Communities, or Truist EPIC Grant, to support broadband...
Two Thirds of People Worldwide Are Not Confident in Politicians Regulating the Internet
Washington, DC – 9 December, 2020 – As governments around the world plan moves to implement tighter controls over...
The Internet Society and IETF Announce New Strategic Agreement to Support Ongoing Work on Open Standards
Washington, DC – 30 November 2020 – The Internet Society and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) today announced...
COVID-19 Magnifies Inequality in Internet Accessibility
Washington, DC – 19 November 2020 – As the global surge in Coronavirus continues, the Internet has become a...
Prestigious Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Presented to Onno W. Purbo
Bangkok – 18 November, 2020 – The Internet Society, a global nonprofit organization that promotes the development and use of...
Americans Don’t Trust Politicians to Regulate the Internet
New Internet Society survey released as Tech CEOs face Senate Commerce Committee hearing