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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 post Community Snapshot—July appeared first on Internet Society.

Indigenous Internet measurement systems are critical for assessing and validating the current strengths and weaknesses of local Internet connected networks.

The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation are pleased to share the newest 2025 Connecting the Unconnected Funding Program grantees.   After receiving a record number of applications during the 2025 application window, nine projects have been awarded funding to build and expand Internet infrastructure in underserved and unconnected areas in seven countries. Through these […]

New changes to US broadband assistance programs may unintentionally favor certain technologies, such as fixed wireless or LEO satellite Internet services.

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 offline.  The post The Power of Volunteers: Connecting an Indigenous Community in Panama appeared first on Internet Society.

El cibercrimen se está volviendo más sofisticado, lo que está elevando exponencialmente la cantidad de ataques y demanda modernizar los

Contribuição da Internet Society para o WSIS+20 – A Internet Society completou recentemente a sua contribuição para o chamado desafio WSIS+20, sobre o futuro da Governação da Internet.  Na sequência desta aprovação, a nova direção do Capítulo Português da Internet Society aprovou a seguinte deliberação: A ISOC.PT apoia a contribuição…

Over time, some Internet exchange points (IXPs) begin to operate on autopilot—what we call “Zombie IXPs.” This can diminish performance and pose challenges. The post Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”? appeared first on Internet Society.

Switzerland’s model highlights how open-source AI can democratize technology, breaking the dominance of a handful of corporations over critical digital infrastructure. By making AI models transparent, auditable, and adaptable, open-source frameworks empower governments, researchers, and businesses to innovate without vendor lock-in. This approach not only safeguards digital sovereignty but also accelerates local AI ecosystems, enabling startups and public institutions to build tailored […]

Countries with more news consumers experimenting with AI tools do not consistently have the most resilient Internet.

In today’s world, nearly every aspect of our lives—from communication and commerce to education and healthcare—is shaped by the Internet. But who ensures that the Internet remains open, secure, and inclusive for everyone? One of the key platforms leading this charge is the IGF.  What Is the IGF?  The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a […]

Africa’s burgeoning digital economy requires reliable Internet to continue its rapid growth.

The post Statement on Rogers Call Privacy Breach in Niagara Region appeared first on The Canadian Internet Society.

Time  Activity 8:00 – 8:30 Arrival and participant registrations 8:30 – 9:30 Opening Ceremony Mr. Joshua Mpairwe, President Internet Society Uganda Chapter Ms. Lillian Nalwoga, UIGF, Convenor Ms. Anja Genjo, NRI Coordinator, UNIGF Keynote address: Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister ICT and National Guidance Room: Kyoga hall 9:30 – 10:00 Launch of the Uganda Parliamentary […]

The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy and security threats from secret government orders that require companies to change services to provide user data to law enforcement.   The post A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users   appeared […]

In early February of this year, the Internet Society hosted an Encryption Advocacy Workshop in Brussels for European civil society organizations. The post Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society  appeared first on Internet Society.

Recognizing significant progress the MANRS effort has made since its inception and since the last version of the MANRS Community Charter was adopted, earlier this year the Steering Committee together with the Secretariat reviewed the changes in how different entities of the MANRS ecosystem contribute and participate in the effort. The result of this review […]

New study characterizes the stability of latency between end users and content delivery network (CDN) edge servers, which are critical infrastructure for delivering content to most Internet users.

In Malawi, getting online has long been an uphill battle. For many, the Internet has been less a utility and more a distant luxury—especially in rural communities, where mobile data can cost up to $2.70 per gigabyte and operate at a slow speed. Most schools had no connectivity at all. Most homes had no smartphones, […]

Without you, there is no Internet. The Internet is so much more than just devices connecting to each other; it’s a place for all of us to come together to share information, experiences, and ideas.   The post How YOU Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

An hour-long outage of one of the most popular global Domain Name System (DNS) services highlighted the need for greater diversity of this critical Internet infrastructure.

À l’Université d’Abomey-Calavi, un atelier inédit a réuni jeunes étudiants, experts et acteurs institutionnels pour jeter les bases d’une participation citoyenne aux processus de gouvernance de l’Internet.  Le numérique progresse au Bénin à une vitesse fulgurante. Mais derrière l’essor des connexions mobiles, la multiplication des plateformes et la numérisation des services publics, une réalité demeure […]

The Internet Society UK England Chapter (hereafter referred to as “ISOC UK”) is conducting elections for four (4) At-Large members of its Executive Council. These members will each serve until the next election in January 2027. The Executive Council and its composition is outlined in the Rules of the UK Chapter of the Internet Society […]

Save the date! Join us on 21 October 2025 for the 5th annual Global Encryption Day. More information about Global Encryption Day is coming soon. Until then: Revisit Global Encryption Day 2024 Hear stories about how encryption empowers and protects people Tell us your story about why you stand up for strong encryption Become a […]

Image by CloudFlare A CloudFlare passou a bloquear o acesso dos BOTs – exceto se os editores seus clientes o permitirem – Segundo a TechPolicy.Press, a CloudFlare, uma empresa global, que protege cerca de 20% dos sites mundiais através de reserve proxies, passou a bloquear, por omissão, os BOTs (de…

La connectivité centrée sur la communauté désigne des solutions conçues pour, avec ou par les communautés locales elles-mêmes. Ces solutions ne sont pas imposées par des intervenants extérieurs, mais conçues avec la participation directe des personnes qui vont les utiliser et les entretenir. The post Qu’est-ce que la connectivité centrée sur la communauté et pourquoi […]

Conectividad centrada en la comunidad se refiere a soluciones de conectividad construidas para, con o por las propias comunidades locales. Estas soluciones no se imponen desde afuera, sino que se diseñan con la participación directa de quienes las usarán y las mantendrán. The post ¿Qué es la conectividad centrada en la comunidad y por qué […]

Community-centered connectivity is when connectivity solutions are built for, with, or by local communities themselves. These solutions are not imposed from outside, but instead designed with direct involvement from the people who will use and maintain them. The post What Is Community-Centered Connectivity and Why Should We Care?  appeared first on Internet Society.

El 30 de junio de 2025, ISOC Brasil presentó su contribución a la consulta pública del Comité Gestor de Internet

The Internet Society organized an Open Fibre Data Standard workshop in Geneva, Switzerland recently.