We believe in a world where the Internet means opportunity.
We care about its future.

We believe in a world where the Internet means opportunity. We care about its future.

Together with our global community, we extend the Internet’s reach and protect its long-term well-being.

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We help grow the Internet.

One-third of the world’s population isn’t connected. We are committed to closing the digital divide by bringing together the people and technology needed to give everyone the access they want.

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We make the Internet stronger.

We advocate for a secure, trusted and more resilient Internet. We defend the Internet from those who could make it less secure, less resilient, and less open.

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We shape the Internet of the future.

We are a global movement that champions an Internet of hope, opportunity, and celebrates humanity. But Internet access is no longer a luxury. It is a virtual lifeline. Be part of the solution.

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2023 Year in Review

Over 2.6 billion people worldwide lack Internet access, and for those connected, many lack adequate laws and practices that safeguard their online privacy.

Since 1992, we’ve made it our mission to change this. With the dedicated contributions of our community and partners, we work to extend the Internet’s reach and make it secure.

In our 2023 Year in Review, we spotlight our progress and our global community’s vital role in this.

Read Our Report

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Helping Entrepreneurial Women in Remote Communities

The women of rural South America are accessing new economic opportunities with the Internet.
No longer limited by their physical location, they are now able to learn new skills, raise their voices, and reach new people.

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OurNet: The Internet Is Ours

The Internet was built by people, for people, but it’s under threat.
Life has been positively impacted by the Internet in countless ways. We must work to keep this invaluable resource open and available for all. Explore current threats to the Internet, what life is like with a fragmented Internet, and how we can help.

Honor Internet Innovators

Show your support for the Internet and the work of innovators like this year’s Internet Hall of Fame inductees.
Donate today to help us protect and grow the Internet for future generations.

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Read Our Blog

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”There’s no better place to meet interesting, internationally-minded people with a similar mission. You can have your coffee around the corner. But if you want to see the world, you need to have your coffee with someone from the Internet Society.”
Harald Summa
Member of the Supervisory Board, DE-CIX, Internet Society organization member

We work together to ensure the Internet thrives and everyone can benefit from it.

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A small contribution can make a big difference.

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A small contribution can make a big difference. Give today to support an Internet for everyone.