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COVID-19 Response Must Include Massive Funding for Fiber-Optic Internet Access
Community Networks
2 June 2020
COVID-19 Response Must Include Massive Funding for Fiber-Optic Internet Access
By now, many of us are realizing we’ve been taking access to basic things for granted, such as social...
Playing Politics with Section 230 Makes the Internet Weaker, Not Stronger
Internet Way of Networking
29 May 2020
Playing Politics with Section 230 Makes the Internet Weaker, Not Stronger
This opinion piece was originally published in The Hill. Thursday the president of the United States signed an executive order...
For Tribal Lands Ravaged by COVID-19, Broadband Access Is a Matter of Life and Death
Community Networks
15 May 2020
For Tribal Lands Ravaged by COVID-19, Broadband Access Is a Matter of Life and Death
This opinion piece was originally published in Arizona Central. If anyone doubted the importance of the Internet before the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Could the CARES Act Close the Digital Divide in the United States?
Growing the Internet
13 April 2020
Could the CARES Act Close the Digital Divide in the United States?
Last week, the U.S. Congress passed the third stimulus bill in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill primarily...
Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy Recommendations: Helping Policymakers Make Inclusive Decisions
Growing the Internet
8 April 2020
Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy Recommendations: Helping Policymakers Make Inclusive Decisions
As billions of us move into self-isolation, one thing is crystal clear: Internet access is critical. If anyone of us...
What Does a Global Pandemic Mean for the Internet?
About Internet Society
8 April 2020
What Does a Global Pandemic Mean for the Internet?
This interview was originally published in Technical.ly. The Internet has long been a connector beyond the physical. Now, it’s the...
Resources
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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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Indigenous Connectivity in Canada
While many people take Internet access for granted, 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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