Internet Society

Working for an Internet that is open, globally connected, and secure.

Internet Society We are a global charitable organization empowering people to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy.

  • How to Achieve Universal Connectivity
    by João Paulo de Vasconcelos Aguiar on August 18, 2025 at 6:08 pm

    Achieving universal connectivity will require action from many actors—governments, regulators, communities, civil society, and the private sector. Community-centered connectivity offers a way forward. The post How to Achieve Universal Connectivity appeared first on Internet Society.

  • What Is Internet Resilience?
    by Robert Mitchell on August 11, 2025 at 3:43 pm

    A resilient Internet connection is one that can maintain an acceptable level of service in the face of faults and challenges to normal operation. Understanding what makes the Internet resilient requires a holistic view of the Internet, not just a technical view. The post What Is Internet Resilience? appeared first on Internet Society.

  • The Internet of Wonder: How a Scientific Livestream Became a Cultural Phenomenon
    by Sebastián Schonfeld on August 8, 2025 at 1:35 pm

    A scientific expedition in Argentina is becoming a cultural phenomenon thanks to the Internet, pulling in thousands of livestream viewers. The post The Internet of Wonder: How a Scientific Livestream Became a Cultural Phenomenon appeared first on Internet Society.

  • Community Snapshot—July
    by Susannah Gray on August 7, 2025 at 7:49 pm

    Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in July. The post Community Snapshot—July appeared first on Internet Society.

  • The Power of Volunteers: Connecting an Indigenous Community in Panama
    by Eeva Moore on August 4, 2025 at 6:28 pm

    The Internet Society Panama Chapter had a plan. They would build the country’s first community network and bring the Internet to one of the country’s many Indigenous communities that were still offline.  The post The Power of Volunteers: Connecting an Indigenous Community in Panama appeared first on Internet Society.

  • Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”?
    by Russell Bean on August 1, 2025 at 3:53 pm

    Over time, some Internet exchange points (IXPs) begin to operate on autopilot—what we call “Zombie IXPs.” This can diminish performance and pose challenges. The post Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”? appeared first on Internet Society.

  • A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users  
    by John Perrino on July 25, 2025 at 6:09 pm

    The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy and security threats from secret government orders that require companies to change services to provide user data to law enforcement.   The post A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users   appeared first on Internet Society.

  • Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society 
    by Callum Voge on July 25, 2025 at 1:43 pm

    In early February of this year, the Internet Society hosted an Encryption Advocacy Workshop in Brussels for European civil society organizations. The post Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society  appeared first on Internet Society.

  • How YOU Run the Internet
    by Internet Society on July 22, 2025 at 1:43 pm

    Without you, there is no Internet. The Internet is so much more than just devices connecting to each other; it’s a place for all of us to come together to share information, experiences, and ideas.   The post How YOU Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

  • What Is Community-Centered Connectivity and Why Should We Care? 
    by João Paulo de Vasconcelos Aguiar on July 17, 2025 at 7:49 pm

    Community-centered connectivity is when connectivity solutions are built for, with, or by local communities themselves. These solutions are not imposed from outside, but instead designed with direct involvement from the people who will use and maintain them. The post What Is Community-Centered Connectivity and Why Should We Care?  appeared first on Internet Society.

  • How Standard Setters Run the Internet
    by Internet Society on July 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    We are able to interconnect so seamlessly on the Internet in large part thanks to Internet standards, which allow us to communicate easily across a variety of devices, providers, and systems. The post How Standard Setters Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

  • How the Technical Community Runs the Internet
    by Internet Society on July 8, 2025 at 5:02 pm

    The Internet technical community helps to build and maintain infrastructure, and enables us to communicate safely, affordably, and efficiently online.   The post How the Technical Community Runs the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

  • Community Snapshot—June
    by Susannah Gray on July 8, 2025 at 1:01 pm

    Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. Each month, we provide a brief overview of just some of the things they have achieved. The post Community Snapshot—June appeared first on Internet Society.

  • The Internet Society at WSIS HLE 2025 in Switzerland
    by Internet Society on July 4, 2025 at 8:08 pm

    The WSIS High-Level Event (HLE) is a global meeting co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other UN agencies to review progress on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) action lines. It serves as a platform for governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations to assess the ICT (Information and The post The Internet Society at WSIS HLE 2025 in Switzerland appeared first on Internet Society.

  • From Experience to Curiosity
    by Ed Mukoma on July 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    For Cheryl Langdon-Orr, learning is more than professional development; it’s a way to lead with credibility and care.  The post From Experience to Curiosity appeared first on Internet Society.

  • Dangerous US Supreme Court Decision for Online Privacy and Security
    by John Perrino on July 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    Texas’ mandatory age verification law, ruled constitutional by the US Supreme Court last week, risks the privacy, security, and open nature of the Internet.   The post Dangerous US Supreme Court Decision for Online Privacy and Security appeared first on Internet Society.

  • How Educators Run the Internet
    by Internet Society on July 1, 2025 at 1:26 pm

    Different roles in the Internet ecosystem require different skills, and educators who share their expertise help ensure that the Internet truly is for everyone. The post How Educators Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

  • How Policy Experts Run the Internet
    by Internet Society on June 24, 2025 at 4:56 pm

    The Internet is a global resource, so which country gets to govern it? The answer is: all of them and none of them! Internet policy is shaped by a global ecosystem of legislators, regulators, international organizations, civil society groups, and technical and policy experts. These are the folks who get to decide how much power The post How Policy Experts Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

  • How Nonprofits Run the Internet
    by Internet Society on June 17, 2025 at 2:20 pm

    A handful of nonprofits in the Internet community manage a lot of the unseen work that makes the Internet function. They are critical for ensuring that networks on the Internet have unique addresses and that people can read those addresses. The post How Nonprofits Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

  • The Internet Society at IGF 2025 in Norway (The Who, What, When, Where, and Why)
    by Internet Society on June 16, 2025 at 2:39 pm

    The Internet Society will be attending IGF 2025 in Norway. Find out what we’ll be doing, why, and where you can meet up with us. The post The Internet Society at IGF 2025 in Norway (The Who, What, When, Where, and Why) appeared first on Internet Society.

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