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Risks and Rewards of the U.S. Broadband Funding Boom
Community Networks
6 May 2021
Risks and Rewards of the U.S. Broadband Funding Boom
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us once and for all that broadband access is critical infrastructure. Without it, communities...
New Guide to Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities in the U.S.
Community Networks
18 March 2021
New Guide to Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities in the U.S.
New resource will help communities find the right funding for their networks At the 2020 Indigenous Connectivity Summit (ICS),...
Canada’s big carriers, ISPs turn thumbs down on proposed mandatory botnet-fighting regime
In the News
17 March 2021
Canada’s big carriers, ISPs turn thumbs down on proposed mandatory botnet-fighting regime
IT World Canada
Opinion: The North needs more equitable, accessible Internet
In the News
16 March 2021
Opinion: The North needs more equitable, accessible Internet
Edmonton Journal
Faced with limited resources, Indigenous communities built their own internet. Here’s how.
In the News
14 March 2021
Faced with limited resources, Indigenous communities built their own internet. Here’s how.
Mashable
Faced with limited resources, Indigenous communities built their own internet. Here’s how.
In the News
14 March 2021
Faced with limited resources, Indigenous communities built their own internet. Here’s how.
Info newsResources
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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...
Our Members
The Internet Society’s North America region currently counts 8,476 individual members, out of whom 4,022 (47%) are also members of one of our 10 Chapters in the region.
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