Internet Society News

The outcome document of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 review reaffirms a commitment to the conditions that have enabled the Internet to thrive. The post WSIS+20 Reaffirms Multistakeholder Governance and a Lasting IGF appeared first on Internet Society.

While often well-intentioned, age check requirements pose significant risks to people’s privacy, security, and access to an open Internet. The post Online Age Restrictions Need Strong Rules and Independent Oversight  appeared first on Internet Society.

Connectivity in Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement is unreliable and expensive, limiting access to education, healthcare, and employment. We partnered with CETA to train residents on bringing connectivity to their community and the skills necessary to build and use the Internet. The post Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp appeared first on Internet Society.

If you include the best expertise from across disciplines and regions in the decision-making process, you can solve hard problems. Hear from our president and CEO, Sally Wentworth, on why it’s critical that countries reaffirm their support for the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. The post Why the UN’s Next Decision on Internet Governance Matters for Everyone  appeared first on Internet Society.

The latest International Telecommunication Union connectivity statistics remind us how much progress we've made and how far we still have to go. The post Moving the Needle on Universal and Meaningful Access  appeared first on Internet Society.

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in November The post Community Snapshot—November appeared first on Internet Society.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us that our vision of an Internet for everyone can only become reality when we actively work to remove barriers that exclude people with disabilities from full participation online.  The post Building an Internet for Everyone: Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities  appeared first on Internet Society.

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in October The post Community Snapshot—October appeared first on Internet Society.

We are proud to announce David Clark as the winner of the 2025 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award! This award recognizes his decades of leadership in developing the Internet’s technical community and core Internet architecture. The post 2025 Postel Awardee David Clark, an Architect and Implementer of the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

Designed for general audiences, the Internet Policy Glossary makes 75 key Internet policy terms accessible in English, French, and Spanish, framing complex jargon into plain, practical language.   The post Making Internet Policy Make Sense—Your Multilingual Guide to the Internet  appeared first on Internet Society.

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 navigate, trust, and benefit from being online.  The post From Connectivity to Capability: Rethinking the Digital Divide  appeared first on Internet Society.

By working together, as a global society, we can amplify our impact and advance a more inclusive and resilient Internet for everyone. The post Working Together for an Accessible and Safe Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

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.  The post What Is Meaningful Connectivity? appeared first on Internet Society.

Vote on your favorite special interest group topics! This year, there are five new options, along with the five existing groups. The post Connect, Discuss, Inspire: Dive Deep with Special Interest Groups appeared first on Internet Society.

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 defend encryption.  The post Our Voices Are Making a Difference in the Fight for Strong Encryption appeared first on Internet Society.

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 post Specialized Services Cannot Be the Excuse to Break the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in September. The post Community Snapshot—September appeared first on Internet Society.

A data dump occurs when platforms demand exhaustive personal details upfront, creating friction for users while offering little additional value to governance.   The post The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve  appeared first on Internet Society.

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 amicus brief in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, a case considering whether Internet service providers (ISPs) should be held liable if they do not The post Your Internet Access Is at Risk. We’re Speaking Up appeared first on Internet Society.

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. The post Community Snapshot—August appeared first on Internet Society.