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.

The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve 

A data dump occurs when platforms demand exhaustive personal details upfront, creating friction for users while offering little additional value …

Internet Society’s Comments on India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025

Internet Society’s comments and recommendations on India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 …

A New Internet Era for the Philippines

In the Philippines, connectivity legislation called Konektadong Pinoy is nearing passage and poised to bring Internet connectivity to rural communities …

APRICOT 2025

Representing Asia Pacific’s largest international Internet conference, Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies (APRICOT) draws many of the …

“How do we get affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet to everyone, everywhere?” – Remarks at PTC 25

On 21 January 2025, our President and CEO Sally Wentworth spoke at the “ICT for Development” luncheon at the Pacific …

Girls in Rural Pakistan Are Tackling Inequality Using the Internet

WALI Community Network WALI community network serves nearly 400 children and youth from Ahmed Abad village of the Lasbela district …

World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024

As a Sector Member of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), the Internet Society has participated in several preparatory events …

Think global. Act local.

Chapters bring together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.

Think global. Act local.

Three women smile and stand together at the Mali Chapter DDCN graduation

Chapters are central to our work, bringing together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.