
Resource Library
Everyone should have access to an open and trusted Internet.
Read our reports, papers, and other documents for insight and vision on how we can get there.

Action Plan 2022
Our roadmap for tackling the threats and challenges for today’s Internet as we look to grow and strengthen it for future generations.

Impact Report 2021
As the world is shifting, we need the Internet more than ever. Learn what the Internet Society is doing to help ensure no one is left behind.

Internet Impact Briefs
Shorter reports that analyze how different policies or new technologies may affect what the Internet needs to exist and thrive.

Global Internet Report (GIR)
From trust to consolidation, access to sustainability, a deep look at the forces shaping our digital future.

Policy Briefs
Our perspective on critical Internet issues, including community networks, encryption, open Internet standards, Internet Exchange Points, and more.
Wireless for Communities in Nepal: Status Report – May 2016
Report: IGF 2015 Workshop – Law enforcement in a world of pervasive encryption
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Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) Program Committee Governance Structure
This document details the governance framework determining how the Program Committee for the Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (referred to as “PC”) will be structured and regulated. It consists of ...
Wireless for Communities in India: Phase 4 Report
- Supported 50 women in five communities to create Internet-based social enterprises that are owned and managed by women.
- Five communities selected include Baran in Rajasthan, Chanderi and Shivpuri in ...
Kyrgyz Internet Environment Assessment
Policy Brief: Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
Policy Brief: Internet Interconnection
Addressing the challenge of IP spoofing
Interconnection and Traffic Exchange (ITE) Program Brochure
Internet Society Submission to the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Protection and Promotion of the Right to Freedom of Expression and Opinion Regarding the Use of Encryption and Anonymity in Digital Communications
Barefoot & Connected: Socio-behavioural impact of wireless broadband & digital intervention in a village campus
Archives
WTSA 2016 Matrix of Resolutions
This chart summarizes the proposed changes to Internet related WTSA-12 resolutions (including new resolutions) in an effort to identify issues, areas of concern, organizations impacted, etc., on a best-efforts basis. Suggestions to ...
Statement for the House of Representatives: “Understanding the Role of Connected Devices in Recent Cyber Attacks”
Statement for the Record
“Understanding the Role of Connected Devices in Recent Cyber Attacks”
United States House of Representatives
Committee on Energy and Commerce
Joint Hearing of the
Subcommittee on ...
Call for submissions by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression
Please share information concerning the role of relevant standards and Internet governance bodies in protecting and promoting freedom of expression, and how that ...
2016 Email Marketing & Unsubscribe Audit
The 2016 Audit found that the vast majority of top online retailers have embraced unsubscribe best practices that go beyond mere compliance and have shown improvement since 2014 despite more ...
EU Issues Overview – 22 October – 28 October 2016
- The German-French letter called for reinforced cooperation between law enforcement agencies and electronic communications service providers. Originally dated 28 October, the letter was subject to discussion during the Justice and Home Affairs ...
Overview of the Digital Object Architecture (DOA)
Policy Brief: Internet Invariants
Online Identity: Who, Me?
Policy Brief: Zero-Rating
Policy Brief: The Internet of Things
IANA Amicus Brief
RW10k: Combating Spam as Network Operators
Organization Reports
On annual basis, we publish annual reports (an Action Plan and Impact Report), as well as financial reports, annual financial statements, and Form 990s.