Our Global Reach

The Internet is a global resource, but regional and local needs often vary depending on the location. We work with our community worldwide to think globally and act locally, ensuring we’re all working toward an Internet for everyone.

NGN and the Internet

The phrase “Next Generation Network” (NGN) has both a generic and specific meaning. Generically, it is used to refer to …

The Internet and Standards

The Internet is built on technical standards, which allow devices, services, and applications to be interoperable across a wide and …

Comments to the Secretary General’s Report April 2009

Following the last meeting of the World Telecommunication Policy Forum (WTPF) Informal Expert Group held on the 24th of June, …

ITU World Telecommunication Policy Forum (WTPF 2009)

As a Sector Member of the ITU, Internet Society participates in the consensus-building process of many ITU activities. At the …

Preserving the User Centric Internet

This paper, Preserving the User Centric Internet, was developed by the Internet Society in 2007. It is intended to clarify …

IPv6 Address Allocation

The growth and success of the Internet continues to depend on collaboratively engineered and operated, robust technical infrastructure. The Internet …

Comments on final SG Report

Comments submitted by Constance Bommelaer on the ITU World Telecommunication Policy Forum (WTPF) Secretary-General’s Report which seeks to encourage contributions …

IGF 2008 – Opening Address

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

Internet Society comments on the preliminary third draft of the Secretary-General’s Report

Internet Society is pleased to provide the following comments regarding the draft Report on the Second meeting of the IEG: …

Think global. Act local.

Chapters bring together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.

Think global. Act local.

Three women smile and stand together at the Mali Chapter DDCN graduation

Chapters are central to our work, bringing together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.