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.
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
We are actively engaged in the lead-up to PP-26 to ensure that outcomes protect the open, globally interoperable Internet, and …
Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition
We are proud to share that four videos highlighting community-centered connectivity initiatives have won Viddy Awards this year …
Zombie IXPs: The Four Types of Exchanges That Refuse to Die, but Fail to Live
Zombie IXPs are operating on autopilot, with little planning, investment, or new peers. But they don’t all look the same, and can emerge from different governance models and challenges …
Defend the Open Internet in the EU
We call on EU co-legislators to ensure that the final Digital Networks Act delivers an EU telecoms framework that promotes …
ISOC Day at Africa Internet Summit
Join us at the the Africa Internet Summit (AIS) on 26 June where we will host ISOC Day and showcase …
The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations
As more Internet service providers become virtual peering partners, they begin neglecting Internet exchange points …
Remembering Alan Barrett: A Builder of the African Internet
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alan Barrett, a long-time friend, colleague, mentor, and one of …
From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year
In Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, we worked with local partners to train refugees and members of the surrounding community …
The Internet Society Announces Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
The Internet Society today announced the reappointment of Saerin Cho and Kathryn Kleiman to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board …
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