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Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society is a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone. Working with its community of over 150,000 members and more than 120 chapters worldwide, the nonprofit organization helps build, promote, and defend the Internet.
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Press Releases and Statements
Fifth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Address Sustainable Solutions to Ensure Digital Equity
The fifth annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders under a common goal: connecting Indigenous …
Arista, Cisco, Huawei, Juniper Networks, and Nokia Launch New MANRS Equipment Vendor Program to Improve Routing Security Worldwide
Founding members of the MANRS Initiative will tackle the systemic vulnerabilities of global routing security through groundbreaking collaborative action …
Internet Society Statement on Potential Destabilization of the Internet in Africa
The Internet Society is closely following the current situation of the African Network Information Center (AFRINIC). We are concerned that …
Internet Society Announces New Members of Board of Trustees
Washington, DC – August 2, 2021 –The Internet Society, a global nonprofit organization that promotes the development and use of …
Internet Exchange Points Are Critical to Improving Internet Access and Lowering Connectivity Costs in Africa, says New Report from the Internet Society
Our new report outlines the state of Internet interconnection in Africa and the critical role Internet Exchange Points (IXP) play …
Internet Society Announces Recipients of $1M in Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in Alabama, Florida and North Carolina
The Internet Society today announced that five recipients will share $1 million in grant funding to expand broadband access in …
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology and the Internet Society Sign New Pact to Advance Digital Economy in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 09 June, 2021 – The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MINT) of Ethiopia and the Internet …
New Study Finds Australia’s TOLA Law Poses Long-Term Risks to Australian Economy
Sydney – 2 June, 2021 – Encryption is a critical technology that helps keep people, their information and communications private and …
The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Washington, DC – 24 May, 2021 – The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Saerin Cho to the Public …
Speeches
Speech to ICT4All Forum
Speech by Lynn St.Amour, ISOC President and CEO at Panel Session Ultra High-Speed Broadband for business and investment promotion Tunis, …
APRICOT 2013 Keynote Address
Lynn St. Amour, President and Chief Executive Officer, Internet Society 25 February 2013 Thank you and good afternoon – it’s …
Testimony to the House of Representatives on the Results of WCIT
Sally Shipman Wentworth My name is Sally Shipman Wentworth and I am Senior Manager of Public Policy for the Internet …
WCIT Postmortem – the Lessons Learned
Speech by Sally Wentworth at NANOG Conference in Orlando, Florida 4 February 2013 Good afternoon everybody. It’s great to be …
Internet Governance for Sustainable Human, Economic and Social Development
IGF Baku Internet Society, Lynn St. Amour Opening Remarks “Internet Governance for Sustainable Human, Economic and Social Development” Mr. Wu …
Preserving the Internet for Future Generations
Good afternoon – it’s a pleasure to join you today and to be part of this wonderful event celebrating the …
Opening Remarks to the Internet Governance Forum 2012
Mr. Wu Hongbo, Under Secretary General, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) Mr. Hamadoun Touré, Secretary-General, International Telecommunications Union …
Addressing the Challenges of a Hyperconnected World
Ministerial Address Prof. Dr. Abbasov, Under secretary General Mr. Wu Hongbo, ITU UN Secretary General Hamadoun Toure, Asst. Director General …
IGF Italy Opening Remarks
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues and Friends: It is a pleasure to join you today for the annual Internet …
Media Coverage
Why Indigenous Tribes Struggle to Get Fast Internet, and How It’s Improving
Lifewire
Why Embedding Content Matters
Techdirt
Indigenous Connectivity Summit Provides Solutions To Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap
Indian Gaming
Native Americans Long ‘Left Out’ From Broadband Push For Equity
Bloomberg Government
Divided Internet could lead to fewer economic opportunities and more security threats, say panellists
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