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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.
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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
The Internet Society Pledges to Expand Internet Access in Africa
We are calling for accelerated action to further Internet development throughout the African region …
Community-Centered ConnectivityConnectivityInfrastructure and Community DevelopmentInternet Exchange Points
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 train …
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 (PIR) …
Defend the Internet, Stop the Splinternet
Geopolitics must not influence the management and operations of the Internet, and sanctions should not disrupt access. We must defend …
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 affordability, …
Internet Society Statement on EARN IT Act 2022
The Internet Society calls on senators to protect strong encryption by opposing the re-introduced EARN IT Act …
Internet Hall of Fame Celebrates 10th Anniversary
21 new inductees from 11 countries honored for outstanding contributions to the development of the Internet globally …
Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Nomination Committee Statement on 2021 Selection
Note that this statement was made by the Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Nomination Committee. After careful review and consideration …
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 North …
Speeches
Remarks of Kathy Brown at IETF 89
IETF 89 Administrative Plenary 5 March 2014 Remarks of Kathy Brown President and CEO Internet Society (as prepared) …
Internet Community Collaboration Forges Strong Links in Global ‘Chain of Trust’
“Tomorrow, 11 February, a day of activism has been organized by a coalition of influential organizations and companies taking a …
Closing Remarks at IGF 2013
Remarks by Markus Kummer, Vice President, Public Policy, Internet Society at IGF Closing Session 25 October 2013 in Bali, Indonesia …
Opening Remarks: Building Bridges – Enhancing Multistakeholder Cooperation for Growth and Sustainable Development
Remarks by Lynn St. Amour, President and Chief Executive Officer, Internet Society at Internet Governance Forum 2013 in Bali, Indonesia …
Global Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Achieving a Safe, Secure, and Tolerant Cyberspace: Enabling Growth and Sustainable Development through Cyber Ethics
Speech Remarks by Lynn St. Amour at IGF 2013 …
Lynn St. Amour Remarks at Seoul Conference on Cyberspace 2013
Final Remarks by Ms. Lynn St. Amour, President and Chief Executive Officer, Internet Society at Plenary Session 2: “Beyond Digital …
UN CSTD Progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the World Summit on the Information Society
Remarks by Markus Kummer, Vice-President, Public Policy, Internet Society 4 June 2013 Mr. Chairman, Ministers, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and …
Opening Remarks for AfPIF 2013
Remarks by Sofie Maddens 4 September 2013Casablanca, Morocco Monsieur Abdelkader Amara, Ministre de l’Industrie, du commerce et des nouvelles technologies, …
DNS Forum Keynote Address, Durban, South Africa, 2013
By Lynn St. Amour, Internet Society President and CEO It is a pleasure to be here in Durban and to …
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
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