Our Global Reach
The Internet is a global resource, but regional and local needs often vary depending on the location. We work with our community worldwide to think globally and act locally, ensuring we’re all working toward an Internet for everyone.
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, An Internet for Everyone Must Include Everyone
Today, 21 May, marks the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)–a day dedicated to getting everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital …
Inclusive Digital Access For All – Global Accessibility Awareness Day
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026, we highlight our and our community’s ongoing efforts to ensure everyone gets the Internet …
An Open Fiber Data Standard to Make the Internet for Everyone
The Open Fibre Data Standard is an open data, open standards initiative to develop and implement a common language for …
The Peering Disconnect
This report examines the risks of centralized and virtual peering, showing how monopolies and outages threaten resilience, and why local …
How RightsCon Is an Unexpected Stress Test for the Multistakeholder Model of Internet Governance
The cancellation of RightsCon 2026 is a stark reminder that when opportunities for civic engagement are neutralized, so are stakeholders’ …
From Coverage to Meaningful Connectivity: How Kenya Is Leading Africa’s Internet Future
In Africa, where the connectivity discussion has traditionally focused on coverage, there’s a recent shift toward making access growth meaningful. Kenya …
Community Snapshot — April
Around the world, our community works locally, regionally, and globally to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally …
Anatomy of a Scam
Online scams are at an all-time high. But luckily, with the right information and some simple protective habits, you can learn …
Climate and Environmental Sustainability Within the IETF and IRTF
As we celebrate Earth Day 2026, what is the technical community—the people who actually build and operate the Internet—doing about climate and environmental sustainability? …
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