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Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society is a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone. Working with its community of over 150,000 members and more than 120 chapters worldwide, the nonprofit organization helps build, promote, and defend the Internet.

global members who can join local chapters, participate in online forums, and attend events.

organization members are companies and organizations from the technology community, business, academia, and the not-for-profit sector.

chapters and special interest groups in 105 countries are comprised of local volunteers who run programs and activities that support our principles and mission.

The Internet Society has subject matter experts on a variety of topics related to the Internet, including: Internet access and connectivity, Internet shutdowns and other disruptions, Internet regulation, encryption, network routing security, among others. Please contact Allesandra de Santillana at [email protected].

Press Releases and Statements

Concerns Over Privacy and Security Contribute to Consumer Distrust in Connected Devices

New research shows privacy, security are frequently key consumer concerns and drive buying decisions 73% of consumers think people using …

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

Washington, DC – 29 April,2019– The Internet Society today announced the re-appointment of Lise Fuhr and the new appointments of …

OTA’s Online Trust Audit Scores Consumer-facing U.S. Government Websites Highest in Security and Privacy; Healthcare Comes in Last

“From the global economy to daily individual interactions, more and more of our lives are conducted online. Yet every day …

Internet Society Launches Research Project to Understand the Effects of Consolidation in the Internet Economy

2019 Global Internet Report Highlights The Need for Clarity in Key Areas WASHINGTON, DC – February 26, 2019–The Internet Society (ISOC), …

Philippine multistakeholder-driven ICT framework a role model for governments

21 February 2019 – Manila, Philippines – The Internet Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the open development, …

10th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum to Be Held in Mauritius

Port Louis, Mauritius – 7 February, 2019 – The Internet Society and African IXP Association (AFIX) have announced that they …

Internet Society Advances IoT Security in France

Launches IoT Security Working Group and Reveals Results of Study “The French and Connected Objects” Founding members of the IoT …

The Internet Society Names Rinalia Abdul Rahim as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Implementation

Washington, D.C. – 11 December, 2018 – The Internet Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to the open development, use …

NetBlocks and the Internet Society launch tool to calculate the cost of Internet censorship worldwide

NetBlocks and the Internet Society have partnered up to build a tool to better measure the cost of Internet disruptions …

Speeches

The Internet Access Ecosystem and Network Neutrality

Opening remarks by Lynn St.Amour 10 May 2010, Ushuaia, Argentina Secretary General Clovis Baptista, Alternate Chairman PCC-1 Héctor Carril, CITEL …

Presentation of Comments by the Membership on the report of the Secretary General

By Lynn St. Amour World Telecommunications Policy Forum, 22 April 2009 Mr. Chairman, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen… …

IGF 2008 – Reaching the Next Billion(s)

Contribution by Rajneesh Singh, ISOC 4 December 2008 Thank you, Madam Moderator. Just in case there’s any doubt, I’m the …

IGF 2008 – Opening Address

By Internet Society President and CEO Lynn St Amour Mr Chairman, your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure …

Address by John Klensin to the Opening of the IGF 2007

Address by John Klensin to the opening of the IGF, Rio de Janeiro, 2007 Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, good …

Media Coverage

Why Indigenous Tribes Struggle to Get Fast Internet, and How It’s Improving

Lifewire

Why Embedding Content Matters

Techdirt

Indigenous Connectivity Summit Provides Solutions To Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap

Indian Gaming

Native Americans Long ‘Left Out’ From Broadband Push For Equity

Bloomberg Government

Divided Internet could lead to fewer economic opportunities and more security threats, say panellists

THE STRAITS TIMES

Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022 Begins

Community Networks