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.

Infographic titled “Data access policy proposals and their impact on the open, globally connected, trustworthy, and secure Internet.” The graphic is divided into two sections. The upper green section, marked with a thumbs-up icon, is labeled “Does not interfere with the technical foundations of the Internet” and states that these approaches enable effective investigations without weakening encryption. It lists five recommended investigative methods: (1) User reporting, (2) Undercover investigation techniques, (3) Voluntary cooperation, (4) Analysis of metadata, and (5) Forensics on seized devices. Each item includes a brief description and a thumbs-up symbol. An upward arrow on the left indicates stronger protection of the Internet’s technical foundations. The lower red section, marked with a thumbs-down icon, is labeled “Interferes with the technical foundations of the Internet” and states that these approaches create systemic risks that can be exploited. It lists three measures: (6) Remote forensic software, (7) Client-side scanning, and (8) Mandated backdoors. Each item includes a brief description and a thumbs-down symbol. A downward red arrow on the left indicates increasing harm to the Internet’s technical foundations. The overall message is that some investigative techniques can support law enforcement while preserving encryption and Internet security, whereas others weaken encryption or create systemic vulnerabilities that undermine the Internet’s security and trustworthiness.
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Policy Brief: Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption

Protecting strong encryption is not an obstacle to public safety, child protection, or crime prevention. It is a prerequisite for …
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
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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 …
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Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition

Our global community works tirelessly to expand connectivity, educate users, and build the Internet we want—an Internet for everyone. We …
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Blog

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 …
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Blog

The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations

As more Internet service providers become virtual peering partners, they begin neglecting Internet exchange points …
The Internet Society Announces Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
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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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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 …
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News

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 …
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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 …

Think global. Act local.

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Think global. Act local.

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