Press Releases
Champions of Internet Security, Accessibility, and Global Connectivity: 2023 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
New inductees expanded the Internet’s reach, strengthened its functionality and security, and increased its accessibility across communities and continents.
Amid Global Rise in Internet Shutdowns, Internet Society Launches ‘NetLoss’ Calculator to Measure Economic Impact
The NetLoss calculator is a revolutionary tool that measures the economic impact of Internet shutdowns around the world.
Internet Society Announces Global Partnership with Meta to Grow the Internet and Strengthen Local Ecosystems
We announced a partnership with Meta to develop local Internet ecosystems and strengthen cross-border interconnections globally.
The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Washington, DC – 13 June 2023 – The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Kathryn Kleiman to the Public Interest...
Coalition for Digital Africa Announces Internet Exchange Point Initiative
Istanbul – 1 February 2023 – The Coalition for Digital Africa announced another major initiative aimed at strengthening the...
Sixth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Provide Sustainable Solutions to Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap in North America
Indigenous Connectivity Summit aims to provide sustainable solutions to bridge Indigenous connectivity gap in North America.
Rwanda Hosts 11th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)
Kigali, Rwanda, 23 August 2022 — Rwanda is for the first time hosting this year’s Africa Peering and Interconnection...
Internet Society Announces Recipients of Second Round of $1M Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in Texas, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
In partnership with Truist Cares, the Internet Society announced that seven recipients will share $1 million in grant funding...
John Morris Joins Internet Society as Principal, Internet Policy and Advocacy
Morris will be joining a global team of Internet experts to drive campaigns that promote and defend the Internet...
Internet Society Announces New Members of Board of Trustees
Learn about four new members who have been seated on our board of trustees.
The Internet Society Pledges to Expand Internet Access in Africa
We are calling for accelerated action to further Internet development throughout the African region.
Internet Society Joins Partner2Connect Coalition to Expand Internet Access Globally
In joining the coalition, we are making pledges to support 100 complementary solutions to connect the unconnected, and to...