Internet Society News

The Internet Society has filed a statement of intervention before the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio supporting Netflix’s appeal against Italy’s Resolution 207. The post Defending the Open Internet: Why Italy’s Content Delivery Network Decision Matters appeared first on Internet Society.

Around the world, our community works to keep the Internet a force for good. We are highlighting just a few of their incredible initiatives from June. The post Community Snapshot—June appeared first on Internet Society.

A new ITU report examines how community-centered connectivity efforts are helping connect people living beyond the geographic or business reach of traditional last-mile connectivity models. The post New ITU Report Finds Community Networks Are Key to Reaching the Unconnected appeared first on Internet Society.

Inaccessibility is not merely an inconvenience. It is a mechanism that systematically strips users of their financial privacy, autonomy, and safety. The post Digital Coercion: How Inaccessible Design Strips Financial Privacy appeared first on Internet Society.

The 2026 WSIS Forum demonstrated the strength of a committed WSIS community, but it also exposed clear challenges. The task is to turn global commitments into meaningful progress. The post The Need to Reimagine the WSIS Forum appeared first on Internet Society.

Across Africa, local technical communities are building and strengthening peering infrastructure. The post How Local Peering Is Strengthening Africa’s Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

Imagine having to provide a government ID before downloading an app to clock in at work, submit homework, check the weather, or access your bank account. Under a new Texas law, that could become a reality for millions of people. The post Safety Over Bans: Internet Society Challenges App Store Age Verification appeared first on Internet Society.

A trustworthy Internet underpins everything we do online. The Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program supports the work of organizations that maintain our critical cybersecurity infrastructure. The post The Organizations on the Front Lines of a Safer Internet Need Our Help appeared first on Internet Society.

In emergency scenarios such as the earthquake in Venezuela, connectivity can be lifesaving. Communication and real-time updates are critical. The post Connectivity Is a Lifeline in Venezuela’s Humanitarian Emergency appeared first on Internet Society.

We are pleased to announce that NDSS Symposium 2027 will take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 22–26 March 2027. The post NDSS Symposium 2027 Heads to Seoul: Expanding Global Collaboration in Cybersecurity Research appeared first on Internet Society.

Policymakers often face a dangerous dilemma: preserve privacy and security for everyone, or break encryption so law enforcement can catch criminals. This is a false choice. The post Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption appeared first on Internet Society.

Ted Hardie, chair of our Board of Trustees, spoke to Internet Society and Foundation staff on 14 May 2026. After many years of excellent service, Ted's time on the board will conclude on 25 July 2026. The post Carrying the Light of the Internet Forward: A Farewell Message from Board Chair Ted Hardie appeared first on Internet Society.

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

Justin Lisisa Lobela’s story reflects how community-centered connectivity can create pathways for education and self-reliance for displaced communities. The post From Refugee to Digital Leader: How Justin Is Helping to Connect Rhino Camp appeared first on Internet Society.

While the best football team will win the FIFA World Cup, how does your country compare in the World Cup of Internet resilience? We took a look at the top- and bottom-seeded World Cup contenders, according to the FIFA ranking, and analyzed their strengths, weaknesses, and overall resilience scores. The post The World Cup of Internet Resilience appeared first on Internet Society.

Our global community works tirelessly to expand connectivity, educate users, and build the Internet we want—an Internet for everyone. We are proud to share that four videos highlighting community initiatives have won Viddy Awards this year. The post Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition appeared first on Internet Society.

Zombie IXPs are operating on autopilot, with little planning, investment, or new peers. But they don’t all look the same, and can emerge from different governance models and challenges. The post Zombie IXPs: The Four Types of Exchanges That Refuse to Die, but Fail to Live appeared first on Internet Society.

As more Internet service providers become virtual peering partners, they begin neglecting Internet exchange points. The post The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations appeared first on Internet Society.

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alan Barrett, a long-time friend, colleague, mentor, and one of the builders of the Internet in Africa. The post Remembering Alan Barrett: A Builder of the African Internet appeared first on Internet Society.

In Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, we helped train refugees and community members to use the Internet and build their own networks. Now, two fully operational, community-owned digital hubs serve over 4,500 people. The post From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year  appeared first on Internet Society.