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.
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
We are actively engaged in the lead-up to PP-26 to ensure that outcomes protect the open, globally interoperable Internet, and …
Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition
We are proud to share that four videos highlighting community-centered connectivity initiatives have won Viddy Awards this year …
Zombie IXPs: The Four Types of Exchanges That Refuse to Die, but Fail to Live
Zombie IXPs are operating on autopilot, with little planning, investment, or new peers. But they don’t all look the same, and can emerge from different governance models and challenges …
The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations
As more Internet service providers become virtual peering partners, they begin neglecting Internet exchange points …
The Internet Society Announces Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
The Internet Society today announced the reappointment of Saerin Cho and Kathryn Kleiman to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board …
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, An Internet for Everyone Must Include Everyone
Today, 21 May, marks the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)–a day dedicated to getting everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital …
Inclusive Digital Access For All – Global Accessibility Awareness Day
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026, we highlight our and our community’s ongoing efforts to ensure everyone gets the Internet …
An Open Fiber Data Standard to Make the Internet for Everyone
The Open Fibre Data Standard is an open data, open standards initiative to develop and implement a common language for …
The Peering Disconnect
This report examines the risks of centralized and virtual peering, showing how monopolies and outages threaten resilience, and why local …
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