Our Impact

Keeping Pakistan’s Internet Exchange Points Running

Keeping Pakistan’s Internet Exchange Points Running

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) are a vital element of Internet infrastructure. They can be found at physical and neutral locations …
A Look Back at 2020: How Community Networks Helped People Connect during COVID-19

A Look Back at 2020: How Community Networks Helped People Connect during COVID-19

Community networks connect people, helping to close the global digital divide one community at a time. At the Internet Society, …
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Connecting Indigenous Communities: An Urgent Call for Inclusivity, Ownership, and Affordability

In October, we held the 2020 edition of Indigenous Connectivity Summit (ICS). Over the last four years, this summit has …
Closing the Digital Divide in Nepal

Closing the Digital Divide in Nepal

COVID-19 has pushed the world into a digital revolution and closing Nepal’s digital divide has never been more important. Nepal …
Anchoring the African Internet Ecosystem

Anchoring the African Internet Ecosystem

Lessons from Kenya and Nigeria’s Internet Exchange Point Growth …
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From Isolation to Preparedness and Empowerment in Rural Argentina

El Cuy Community Network This community network connects over 150 households in the town of El Cuy, a remote area …
In Times of Crisis, All Communities Need to Be Connected

In Times of Crisis, All Communities Need to Be Connected

Amid the global spread of COVID-19, the exceptional strict confinement to our homes offers important lessons about the urgency of …
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In New York City, Building a Network While Social Distancing

NYC Mesh The NYC Mesh network connects more than 500 households in New York City using a mix of wireless, …
In Patagonia: A New Community Network in the Village of El Cuy

In Patagonia: A New Community Network in the Village of El Cuy

Patagonia, a region in Argentina made up of deserts, pampas, and grasslands, is known for its large areas of uninhabited …

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Help shape the future of the Internet.

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