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In short: Remote peering has quietly disrupted the benefits of anycast and IXPs. Researchers have shown it can add over 60 milliseconds of delay to a single traceroute hop, an eternity for latency-sensitive services like DNS resolution Network operators need tools to identify when remote peering affects routing. Many Internet services we rely on daily […]

TID: Onsdag den 25:e mars 2026 klockan 18:00 – 20:30 ANMÄLAN: https://isoc.se/evenemang/arsstamma-2026/ PLATS: Online via Google Meet. Länk skickas ut dagen innan via E-post som används för registrering. Obs, kontrollera skräpkorgen. Schema för årsstämman: 18.00–19.00 Föreläsning med Marcus Dansarie. Återkommer med mer info 19.00–20.30 Årsmöte – Enbart för medlemmar Detta är ett ordinarie årsmöte som […]

The reality of life for the rural majority in Sierra Leone is often defined by digital exclusion. Poverty remains significantly higher in non-urban areas, and national Internet connectivity stands at just 18% based on recent figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and GSMA (2022–2023). These barriers leave rural populations disconnected from the social and […]

In Bangladesh, young persons with disabilities particularly those with severe physical, visual, intellectual, hearing, and speech disabilities continue to face persistent exclusion from education, skills development, and employment. Even when academically qualified, many remain unemployed due to attitudinal barriers, inaccessible infrastructure, and digital discrimination. Employers often prefer candidates with mild disabilities, leaving those with more […]

When Achieng Hope finished secondary school in Mathare, Nairobi, she had a clear goal: to become a software developer and use technology to solve problems in her community. As she puts it, “Since I was young, I wanted to be a software developer. The world we are living in is more about technology, and I […]

No matter where you are, inside a classroom or far beyond its walls, access to digital technology and the Internet holds enormous potential to sharpen educational skills. Yet, in many rural settings, barriers such as geographic isolation, limited transportation, cultural norms, and socioeconomic realities combine to widen the digital disconnection gap (Ahiaku, Uleanya, & Muyambi, […]

As we observe World AIDS Day under the theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” we pause to recognize the isolated communities where the fight against HIV remains intensely challenging. In these areas, connectivity is more than access; it is a fundamental pillar of public health and equitable care. In Uganda’s Kalangala District, the commitment to ending […]

It’s hard to imagine modern education without the Internet. Yet for many schools and institutions across Kenya, reliable connectivity remains out of reach. The Internet plays a key role in connectivity and technology adoption while promoting digital literacy across educational institutions in the country. That’s where the Kenya Education Network (KENET) comes in.  KENET is […]

AI is increasingly part of children’s lives — from adaptive learning apps and voice assistants to interactive games. Used well, AI can boost learning, creativity, and accessibility. In Uganda, students are already developing AI tools for public health and road safety, showing AI’s potential beyond entertainment. Protecting children’s rights and wellbeing, however, requires careful safeguards. […]

Connectivity is essential, but not enough. Everyone deserves a safe Internet. Today, we are excited to share our Safer Internet Initiative, a project designed to protect people online. The post Safer Internet Initiative appeared first on Internet Society.

David J. Farber, a 2013 inductee of the Internet Hall of Fame, Internet pioneer, mentor, and Internet Society leader, passed away on 7 February 2026. The post In Memory of David J. Farber: Internet Pioneer, Mentor, and Internet Society Leader appeared first on Internet Hall of Fame.

The Internet Society’s 2026 Action Plan seeks to realise two goals from the 2030 Strategy People everywhere have access to affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet People everywhere have an Internet experience that is safe, secure, and protects them online The Plan has 7 areas Community Centred Connectivity Affordable and Reliable Access Online Trust and Safety […]

In short: Malicious domain registrations are concentrated, with attackers favoring specific registrar-TLD combinations based on pricing, bundled services, and operational policies rather than randomly registering domains. Domain registrars offering discounts and bundled services are more likely to attract malicious actors, while those enforcing stricter registration requirements tend to experience lower abuse rates. Proactive registration controls […]

Creating a safer internet is not just the responsibility of governments and cybersecurity experts – it is also the duty of every individual online. Each of us can contribute by practicing safe digital habits and staying informed about emerging security measures. Safer Internet Day is the perfect opportunity to revisit or learn for the first […]

Safer Internet Day (SID) is one of the key dates on the global digital calendar. It is observed annually on the second Tuesday of February. This year, Safer Internet Day will be marked on February 10 under the theme “Together for a Better Internet.” The initiative was launched in Europe in 2004 as a regional […]

This month marks the 30th anniversary of Section 230, a piece of US law that allows online platforms to moderate content in ways that best serve their users. The post 30 Years of Section 230: Why We Still Need It for a Safer Internet  appeared first on Internet Society.

The Internet Society Singapore Chapter (ISOC SG) had our AGM on 30 Jan 2026 and voted the following folk as office-bearers for 2026 1. President: Lim May-Ann @arbitrarysign 2. Secretary: Sanjeev Gupta 3. Treasurer: Jerry Yap 4. Events Chair: Benjamin Ang Photo (clockwise) Benjamin, Soragan, Roland, Sofia (online), May-Ann, Sanjeev, Jerry, and Harish

The conference is co-organized by ISOC Georgia, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and the Communications Commission. On February 10, 2026, the world marks Safer Internet Day 2026, which aims to promote the safe, responsible, and positive use of the internet—especially for children and young people—and serves to raise public awareness about […]

კონფერენცია ტარდება ISOC საქართველოს, საქართველოს ეკონომიკისა და მდგრადი განვითარების სამინისტროსა და კომუნიკაციების კომისიის თანაორგანიზებით. 2026 წლის  10 თებერვალს, მსოფლიოში აღინიშნება უსაფრთხო ინტერნეტის დღე (Safer Internet Day 2026), რომლის მიზანია ინტერნეტის უსაფრთხო, პასუხისმგებლიანი და პოზიტიური გამოყენების ხელშეწყობა, განსაკუთრებით ბავშვებისა და ახალგაზრდებისთვის და ემსახურება ონლაინ უსაფრთხოების და ინტერნეტში ურთიერთპატივისცემის კულტურის შესახებ საზოგადოების ცნობიერების ამაღლებას. Safer Internet Day […]

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP | SLIDES | ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On 4 February 2026, eco’s topDNS Initiative, in cooperation with the Digital Trust & Safety Partnership (DTSP), hosted the first topDNS Best Practice webinar of 2026, ‘Applying the DTSP Safe Framework to Hosting, Registries, and Registrars: From Compliance to Operational Maturity‘. Speakers Farzaneh Badiei and […]

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP | SLIDES | ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On November 11, 2025, Stanford’s Tech Impact and Policy Center (TIP) organized a seminar ‘The Secret Life of Data: Navigating Hype and Uncertainty in the Age of Algorithmic Surveillance‘. Aram Sinnreich, co-author of “The Secret Life of Data,” explored the unpredictable and often surprising […]

Spectrum is one of the most essential—yet least visible—parts of the Internet ecosystem. It’s the foundation that enables billions of people and devices to connect wirelessly, across vast distances and diverse environments. The post Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work appeared first on Internet Society.

In short: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations have been immensely helpful during national connectivity disruptions, but evidence of their effectiveness remains largely anecdotal, with no systematic national-scale studies. Researchers simulated and evaluated their performance as a backup system for six nations and observed that capacity is limited by spectrum limitations. Failover capacity depends not […]

The European Commission has been asking for feedback from the 6th of January to the 3rd of February to shape its “European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy”. In our submission we stress that it is important to understand that Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) is the backbone of our digital infrastructure; is a global and collaborative […]

Ordinært årsmøte i ISOC Norge The post Årsmøte i ISOC Norge 2026 appeared first on ISOC Norge.

LIVESTREAM | MEETUP | REAL TIME TEXT | PERMALINK On Tuesday February 3, 2026, at 7:30pm-8:30pm EST (00:30-01:30 UTC Nov 5), the Accessibility NYC Meetup (A11yNYC) hosts a meetup ‘Every Jira Ticket Is Your Accessibility Policy‘. The currency on which modern software gets built is the Jira ticket. If it’s in the Jira ticket, it […]

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP | ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On 15 December 2025 the IGF Secretariat and the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) organized a WSIS+20 side event ‘IGF Dynamic Coalitions at the Forefront of WSIS+20 and Beyond‘ at the United Nations in NYC. SPEAKERS Dino Dell’Accio – DC Emerging Technologies (DC-ET) Rajendra […]

Networking research often treats the Internet as an abstract system to be measured, modeled, and optimized. However, those measurements are always taken in specific regions, under particular economic and political constraints, and for specific populations. Ignoring this context does not make research more objective; it simply hides whose experiences are being represented and whose are […]

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP |  ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On January 29 2026, during the Internet Society Global Community Day, Internet Society President & CEO Sally Wentworth gave a brief overview of ISOC’s 2026 Action Plan.   #ActionPlan2026 @InternetSociety

When Achieng Hope finished secondary school in Mathare, Nairobi, she had a clear goal: to become a software developer and use technology to solve problems in her community. As she puts it, “Since I was young, I wanted to be a software developer. The world we are living in is more about technology, and I […]