Grow Your Connections with the Internet Society’s Alumni Network

We’re proud to announce a first in the history of the Internet Society: the creation of the Alumni Network. Talented, passionate Internet champions can continue to learn, advocate for our cause, and share exciting career opportunities. The post Grow Your Connections with the Internet Society’s Alumni Network appeared first on Internet Society.

Exploring Digital Sovereignty

The Internet is a force. An intangible force of good, made from tangible parts and plays a bigger and bigger role in our everyday life. It’s comprised of millions of individual networks that allow us to connect and communicate with each other. Its open and global infrastructure is designed to work seamlessly across borders. This …

Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Take Place this October—Transitioning to a New Home

The 2022 Indigenous Connectivity Summit (ICS) marks a significant milestone this year. When it takes place this 24 to 28 October 2022, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, it will become a true community-driven event—being led by the newly-formed Indigenous Connectivity Institute. The ICS is an annual event that brings together Indigenous community members and leaders, network operators, …

An Internet Exchange Point Helps Haiti during Natural Disasters

The 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in August 2021, just as many people were starting their day. Over the course of several days, the quake and its aftershocks devastated the country, leaving more than 300 people dead, injuring hundreds more, and leveling homes, schools, and churches. But Haiti’s Internet exchange point managed to stay online, …

“Old Rules in New Regulations” – Why “Sender Pays” Is a Direct Threat to the Internet

This month, we published a new Internet Impact Brief on “South Korea’s Interconnection Rules”. Our technical analysis concluded that existing rules and newly proposed legislation will slow the country’s digital development and cause a direct threat to the Internet. The analysis focused on mandatory rules around a very particular interconnection regime of business arrangements between …

The Path to WTDC-22: Connecting the Unconnected Is Critical to Achieving Sustainable Development

Every four years, policymakers from around the world come together during the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) to collaborative on solutions to close the digital divide and drive digital transformation. Since the last conference in 2017 our world has changed. Facing a global pandemic that shows us how vital Internet connectivity is, the WTDC has …