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Kazakhstan’s Internet shutdown leaves millions in the dark during unrest
In the News
12 January 2022
Kazakhstan’s Internet shutdown leaves millions in the dark during unrest
The Star
Internet Society Study: IXPs Can Improve Quality of Service for Local Users
Internet Exchange Points
13 October 2021
Internet Society Study: IXPs Can Improve Quality of Service for Local Users
A new Internet Society study shows local Internet exchange points (IXPs) play a pivotal role in ensuring quality of...
At the 2021 Asia-Pacific Community Networks Summit: Innovating Policymaking to Connect the Unconnected
Community Networks
22 September 2021
At the 2021 Asia-Pacific Community Networks Summit: Innovating Policymaking to Connect the Unconnected
The Internet Society and the UN have partnered to connect Asia's hardest-to-connect – and community networks play a vital role....
Internet bans in Kashmir: A kick in the stomach for bread earners, education and small businesses
In the News
13 September 2021
Internet bans in Kashmir: A kick in the stomach for bread earners, education and small businesses
The Plunge DailyResources
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COVID-19 Impact on Internet Performance
This report holistically examines the state of Internet infrastructure, performance, network resilience and discusses insights on how to strengthen...
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Traceability and Cybersecurity
Traceability, or the ability track down the originator of a particular piece of content or message, is at the...
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A Multi-Stakeholder Model in ICT Policymaking
The multistakeholder model, an established approach for Internet governance, lends itself to ideal use in policymaking for the digital...
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Report on the Asia-Pacific Regional Community Networks Summit 2019
Meeting report from the Asia-Pacific Regional Community Networks (CN) Summit 2019, held in Bangkok, Thailand on 29 August 2019....
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Community Networks: Regulatory issues and gaps – Experiences from India
This paper reflects views and opinions of community network providers who are trying to build their own low-cost and...
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The Internet Society Survey on Policy Issues in Asia-Pacific 2019
The 2019 survey aims to contribute to policy debates and discussions—both in the APAC region and globally—on the trends...
Our Members
With 18 chapters in 14 countries, this diverse and fast growing region is home to 25% of our global members. This active and dynamic network of chapters hosts local and regional events and discussions, builds Internet infrastructure in underserved regions, and provides technical trainings to build local expertise. (as of December 2020)