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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.

global members who can join local chapters, participate in online forums, and attend events.

organization members are companies and organizations from the technology community, business, academia, and the not-for-profit sector.

chapters and special interest groups in 105 countries are comprised of local volunteers who run programs and activities that support our principles and mission.

The Internet Society has subject matter experts on a variety of topics related to the Internet, including: Internet access and connectivity, Internet shutdowns and other disruptions, Internet regulation, encryption, network routing security, among others. Please contact Allesandra de Santillana at [email protected].

Press Releases and Statements

New Internet Exchange Point in Democratic Republic of Congo to bring faster and more reliable Internet access to region

The Internet Society and ISPA of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launched a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in …

For APAC Consumers, It’s a Love-Hate Relationship with Big Tech

According to a new survey nearly all APAC consumers depend on Big Tech for products and services, but they also …

Summit Seeks to Connect Communities in Africa to the Global Internet

Dodoma, Tanzania–30 October, 2019 – The Internet Society and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) in partnership with the University …

OTA’s Trust Audit Scores U.S. Presidential Candidates’ Campaigns, Finds Major Failures in Privacy Statements

Reston, VA. – October 8, 2019 – The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA), which identifies and promotes security and privacy best …

New Class of Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

2019 inductees recognized for contributions to Internet growth, access, and security around the world …

The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance Announces Methodology for Eleventh Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll

Criteria updated to include increased focus on encryption and global privacy regulations; international retail segments added …

Big Tech Offers Convenience but APAC Consumers Want More Market Choice, Says Internet Society Survey

Singapore – 23 September, 2019 – The Internet Society, a global non-profit dedicated to the open development, evolution and use …

OTA Analysis Finds Most Organizations Not Ready For New Privacy Regulations

Reston, VA. – September 17, 2019 – The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA), which identifies and promotes security and …

Mauritius to host 10th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum

Port Louis, Mauritius – 13 August 2019 – Mauritius will host the 10th anniversary edition of the Africa Peering and …

Speeches

Internet Society’s Role in Broadening Internet Access

Given by Lyn St.Amour Journée Nationale Internet de l’ISOC Morocco- 26 May 2009 Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good morning …

INET 2009 Welcoming

Honorable Audience, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by welcoming you all in Egypt on behalf of H.E. Minister Tarek …

Opening Speech – Dawit Bekele, INET Africa 2009

Dear Mr. Mahmoud El-Gowini, advisor to the Minister of Communication and Information Technoloy distinguished ladies and gentlemen. It is a …

Is interconnection the key to the African Internet revolution?

Karen Rose – Internet Society Opening Remarks INET Africa – Rabat, Morocco – 6 June 2008 Sabaah el’kheer, bon jour …

What Public Policy for next Generation/New Values?

ITU Telecom Asia 2008 2-5 September 2008, Bangkok, Thailand We are here today to discuss “What public policy for the …

Internet Society Contribution to ITU WTSA 2008

Johannesburg, October 20, 2008 Thank you, Mr. Fishman. Good afternoon, Ladies & Gentlemen. I’m going to speak to you today …

Address to European Internet Foundation

Lynn St Amour Brussels, Belgium Dear Commissioner Reding, Members of the European Parliament, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure …

Internet Society Statement: Transition of technical coordination and management of DNS to private sector

Washington, D.C., July 26th, 2006 Founded in 1992, the Internet Society is a not-for-profit membership organization that provides leadership in …

IGF 2011 Opening Remarks

Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2011 Nairobi, Kenya Opening Remarks, Internet Society, Lynn St. Amour Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues and …

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

THE STRAITS TIMES

Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022 Begins

Community Networks