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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

Internet Society Helps Lead New Global Identity Initiative

The Internet Society has joined with nearly 45 organizations from the global identity and Internet communities to launch the Kantara …

Internet Society Funds Projects to Expand and Ensure Internet Accessibility

Grants help build open source software tools and resources to support vocational training and accessibility for people with disabilities [Washington, …

International Award Recognizes Extraordinary Efforts to Promote Deployment of Next-generation Internet Protocol

[Beijing, China-10 November 2010] -The second Itojun Service Award was presented today at this week’s Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting in Beijing, …

Internet Society Honours Leading Chinese Technologist Dr. Jianping Wu with Postel Award

Recognition of pioneering role in internet technologies and information access for Chinese research and educational committees MAASTRICHT, Netherlands, July 28 …

Lorenzo Colitti and Erik Kline of Google receive initial Itojun Service Award

The first Itojun Service Award was presented today at this week’s Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting in Hiroshima, Japan …

Trailblazing CSNET Network Receives 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award

Internet Society recognises leaders of effort that pointed the way towards today’s internet Stockholm, Sweden – 29 July 2009 – …

Internet Society Fellowship Awards Build Technical Leadership in Developing Regions

WASHINGTON, D.C. and GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – March 17, 2009 – The Internet Society (ISOC) today announced it has awarded fellowships …

Itojun IPv6 Service Award Launched

Tokyo, Japan; Reston, VA; and Geneva, Switzerland – 25 November 2008 – A new award, providing recognition and support for …

Leading Latin American Foundation EsLaRed Receives 10th Annual Jonathan B. Postel Service Award for promoting Internet in Latin America

Minneapolis, USA – 19 November 2008 – The Internet Society (ISOC) today awarded the Jonathan B. Postel Service Award for 2008 …

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