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.

Licensing: Frameworks for The 21st Century and Beyond

Promote inclusive connectivity with licensing frameworks that support community networks and smaller ISPs. Discover how modernizing regulations can create a …

Financing: Sustainable Pathways to Affordable Access

Explore funding strategies for community networks and local ISPs. Learn how to navigate financial sustainability, regulatory inclusion, and innovative financing …

Advancing Community Connectivity

Explore tips, resources, and success stories to create inclusive Internet policies that empower local connectivity solutions …

Internet Impact Brief: Proposals to Regulate Digital Platforms In Brazil, Potential Impacts in the Internet

This Internet Impact Brief analyzes Bill 2630/2020 to examine how this Brazilian legislative proposal may affect the Internet in its …

Delivering on a Five-Year Strategy

This report is a snapshot of how we worked with our global community to overcome major challenges and exceed our …

Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 Consultation Response to the Home Office 

Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 Consultation Response to the Home Office by Internet Society …

The Internet’s Five Critical Properties

The critical properties are the core characteristics that make the Internet unique as a network. Learn more about them …

About the Internet Way of Networking

The Internet provides the foundation for most of our digital lives. Learn how the Internet Society defines a healthy Internet.  …

The Four Goals of a Healthy Internet

Discover the Internet Goals and Enablers—principles guiding a healthy, inclusive Internet. Learn how policies and decisions can support or hinder …
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Annual Reports and Financials

On annual basis, we publish annual reports (an Action Plan and Impact Report), as well as financial reports, annual financial statements, and Form 990s.

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Policy Briefs

Our perspective on critical Internet issues, including community networks, encryption, open Internet standards, Internet Exchange Points, and more.

Internet Impact Briefs

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