Moving the Needle on Universal and Meaningful Access
The latest International Telecommunication Union connectivity statistics remind us how much progress we’ve made and how far we still have to go.
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From Connectivity to Capability: Rethinking the Digital Divide
India's rapid digitalization has been remarkable. But connectivity and processes alone do not guarantee capability. The digital divide today is not just about who is online; it's about who can ...
Working Together for an Accessible and Safe Internet
By working together, as a global society, we can amplify our impact and advance a more inclusive and resilient Internet for everyone ...
What Is Meaningful Connectivity?
The Internet is for everyone. But for that to be a reality, we need more than to connect the unconnected: we need to make access meaningful. ...
Connect, Discuss, Inspire: Dive Deep with Special Interest Groups
Vote on your favorite special interest group topics! This year, there are five new options, along with the five existing groups ...
Our Voices Are Making a Difference in the Fight for Strong Encryption
In the global movement to protect encryption, our voices matter. When we raise our voices together, we inspire and enable others, including those in power, to make the choice to ...
Specialized Services Cannot Be the Excuse to Break the Internet
Altering net neutrality to introduce exceptions for “specialized services” risks fracturing the Internet’s features and allowing telecom gatekeepers to pick winners and losers. ...
The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve
A data dump occurs when platforms demand exhaustive personal details upfront, creating friction for users while offering little additional value to governance. ...