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Americans Don’t Trust Politicians to Regulate the Internet
Press Releases
27 October 2020
Americans Don’t Trust Politicians to Regulate the Internet
New Internet Society survey released as Tech CEOs face Senate Commerce Committee hearing
Amazon’s latest gimmicks are pushing the boundaries of privacy
In the News
11 October 2020
Amazon’s latest gimmicks are pushing the boundaries of privacy
Tech2.Org
Launching the First-Ever Virtual Indigenous Connectivity Summit
Community Networks
1 October 2020
Launching the First-Ever Virtual Indigenous Connectivity Summit
COVID-19 has moved many of our lives online, and our conversations around how to further broadband access are no...
The Internet is built on ‘intermediaries’ — they should be protected
In the News
1 October 2020
The Internet is built on ‘intermediaries’ — they should be protected
The HillResources
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Indigenous Connectivity in the United States
Complementary connectivity models can bring affordable and sustainable Internet access to tribal areas across the country.
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Ensuring every Canadian has access to the Internet
COVID-19 has shed light on an alarming digital divide in Canada.
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What is Educational Broadband Service (EBS)?
Educational Broadband Service (EBS) is a band of spectrum that the FCC set aside for the public good.
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Security Factsheet: Why Should Municipalities Make Network and Data Security a Priority?
Communities can minimize risk by being intentional about how and by whom networks and devices are used. These are...
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Security Factsheet: Keeping Your Workplace Safe Online
For many of us the Internet is a staple in our day-to-day lives – especially at our jobs. But...
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Net Neutrality Experts’ Roundtable Series Process Report
The United States needs an approach that upholds the core principles of an open Internet and provides market stability;...
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Net Neutrality Legislation: A Framework for Consensus
Note: The Net Neutrality Principles do not represent the views of the Internet Society, nor any of its Chapters,...
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Enhancing IoT Security: Final Outcomes and Recommendations Report
The Internet of Things (IoT) carries enormous potential to change the world for the better. Projections for the impact...
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