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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Your Internet Access Is at Risk. We’re Speaking Up
The US Supreme Court will soon consider a case that could fundamentally change how you access the Internet and affect everyone who uses it. Today, the Internet Society filed an ...
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in August ...
How to Achieve Universal Connectivity
Achieving universal connectivity will require action from many actors—governments, regulators, communities, civil society, and the private sector. Community-centered connectivity offers a way forward ...
A resilient Internet connection is one that can maintain an acceptable level of service in the face of faults and challenges to normal operation. Understanding what makes the Internet resilient ...
The Internet of Wonder: How a Scientific Livestream Became a Cultural Phenomenon
A scientific expedition in Argentina is becoming a cultural phenomenon thanks to the Internet, pulling in thousands of livestream viewers ...
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in July ...
The Power of Volunteers: Connecting an Indigenous Community in Panama
The Internet Society Panama Chapter had a plan. They would build the country’s first community network and bring the Internet to one of the country’s many Indigenous communities that were still ...
Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”?
Over time, some Internet exchange points (IXPs) begin to operate on autopilot—what we call "Zombie IXPs." This can diminish performance and pose challenges ...
