Press Releases

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...

The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Press Releases 7 April 2022

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

The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Lena Beck Rørvig and Michael Silber to the Public Interest Registry...

Leading Internet Organizations Partner to Transform Internet Access in Asia-Pacific Region
Press Releases 14 March 2022

Leading Internet Organizations Partner to Transform Internet Access in Asia-Pacific Region

The Internet Society and leading organizations in Asia-Pacific commit to the development of Internet Exchange Points to enhance Internet...

Internet Hall of Fame Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Press Releases 14 December 2021

Internet Hall of Fame Celebrates 10th Anniversary

21 new inductees from 11 countries honored for outstanding contributions to the development of the Internet globally.

Indigenous Connectivity Summit Urges Stronger Government Support for Digital Equity, Identifies Critical Solutions to Expand Access
Press Releases 18 November 2021

Indigenous Connectivity Summit Urges Stronger Government Support for Digital Equity, Identifies Critical Solutions to Expand Access

2021 recommendations call for bold and rapid action to ensure fast, affordable, and sustainable Internet for Indigenous communities across...

Fifth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Address Sustainable Solutions to Ensure Digital Equity
Press Releases 11 October 2021

Fifth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Address Sustainable Solutions to Ensure Digital Equity

The fifth annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders under a common goal: connecting...

Arista, Cisco, Huawei, Juniper Networks, and Nokia Launch New MANRS Equipment Vendor Program to Improve Routing Security Worldwide
Press Releases 15 September 2021

Arista, Cisco, Huawei, Juniper Networks, and Nokia Launch New MANRS Equipment Vendor Program to Improve Routing Security Worldwide

Founding members of the MANRS Initiative will tackle the systemic vulnerabilities of global routing security through groundbreaking collaborative action.

Internet Society Announces New Members of Board of Trustees
Press Releases 2 August 2021

Internet Society Announces New Members of Board of Trustees

Washington, DC – August 2, 2021 –The Internet Society, a global nonprofit organization that promotes the development and use of...

Internet Exchange Points Are Critical to Improving Internet Access and Lowering Connectivity Costs in Africa, says New Report from the Internet Society
Press Releases 6 July 2021

Internet Exchange Points Are Critical to Improving Internet Access and Lowering Connectivity Costs in Africa, says New Report from the Internet Society

Our new report outlines the state of Internet interconnection in Africa and the critical role Internet Exchange Points (IXP)...

Internet Society Announces Recipients of $1M in Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in Alabama, Florida and North Carolina
Press Releases 16 June 2021

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
Press Releases 10 June 2021

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
Press Releases 1 June 2021

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...