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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 [email protected].

Press Releases and Statements

Internet Society Anticipates Strong Participation in Seventh Annual Internet Governance Forum

[Baku, Azerbaijan] – The Internet Society announced its substantial participation in the annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) …

Internet Society Sponsors Ambassadors to Attend the 2012 Internet Governance Forum in Azerbaijan

More than 125 applications received for IGF Ambassadors Programme [Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland] — The Internet Society today announced …

Internet Society Announces Fellows to Attend Internet Engineering Task Force Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia

Fellowships presented to 14 highly-skilled technologists to foster technical leadership and build experiences working with the IETF community [Washington, D.C …

The Internet Society’s contribution to UNESCO’s Consultation on the WSIS+10 Review

THE INTERNET SOCIETY’S VIEWS ON WSIS+10 Purpose of the WSIS+10 Review In accordance with the Tunis Agenda for the Information …

Analysys Mason Study Demonstrates How the Fundamental Sustainability of the Internet Extends to Developing Countries

Study for the Internet Society explores impact of increased demand for new Internet services on its future growth [London, UK, …

Statement for the WIPO Inter-sessional Meeting on Limitations and Exceptions for Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities

Dear Mr. Chair, We thank you for this opportunity to deliver a short statement at this Inter-sessional meeting on limitations …

Internet Society Board of Trustees Calls on Policymakers to Preserve the Internet’s Openness, Innovation, and Interoperability in Proposed Changes to the International Telecommunications Regulations

At the World Conference on International Telecommunications, the 193 ITU Member States will modify the International Telecommunications Regulations [Washington, D.C …

Internet Society Announces Fellows to Participate in the 2012 OECD Technology Foresight Forum

[Washington D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland – 19 October 2012] – The Internet Society today announced that it has selected two …

Statement to the 50th session of the WIPO General Assembly

Good afternoon Mr. Chairman. Since this is the first time the Internet Society is taking the floor, I would like …

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