Here are some of the key findings in our report looks at COVID-19’s impact on the Internet in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan. The post Key Takeaways from the Impact of COVID-19 on the Internet in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan Report appeared first on Internet Society.
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Nigeria Needs a Network That Works for Everyone
We have published an Internet Impact Brief in response to Nigeria’s “Anti-Social Media Bill” – find out why. The post Nigeria Needs a Network That Works for Everyone appeared first on Internet Society.
How Cambodia’s Internet gateway will harm the Internet
The Cambodian authority must complete a full and robust Internet impact assessment of its gateway plan. Here’s why. The post How Cambodia’s Internet gateway will harm the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
MANRS in 2021: A Year of Growth and Change
Here are some highlights in the MANRS Community Report 2021 and outline some of our plans for 2022. The post MANRS in 2021: A Year of Growth and Change appeared first on Internet Society.
An IXP in Bolivia Steps in to Provide Faster, More Reliable Internet—Just in Time
After several years of stagnation, Bolivia’s IXP, PIT Bolivia, now doubles its exchanged traffic every six months The post An IXP in Bolivia Steps in to Provide Faster, More Reliable Internet—Just in Time appeared first on Internet Society.
Announcing the Candidate Slates for the 2022 Internet Society Board of Trustees Elections
As Chair of the Internet Society Nominations Committee, I am pleased to announce the slates of candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees elections. The candidates for each slate are listed below in alphabetical order by last name. Chapters Election (one seat available) Vittorio Bertola Charles Mok Muhammad Shabbir Organization Members Election (two seats available) …
A safer Internet starts with more encryption
Security is crucial to a safer Internet, and the only way towards a safer Internet is to take encryption off the debate table The post A safer Internet starts with more encryption appeared first on Internet Society.
What Is a LEO Satellite System—and Can It Help Build a Bigger Internet?
There’s a new space race happening right now and the stakes are just as high as they were half a century ago. Companies such as SpaceX, Amazon, OneWeb, and Telesat are racing to launch large systems of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide Internet access. These LEO “constellations” could help bridge the digital divide, …
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GOMIX brings faster, cheaper Internet to millions in eastern DRC
GOMIX is the third Internet Exchange Point in the Democratic Republic of Congo, part of the plan to connect more people to cheaper, higher-quality Internet. The post GOMIX brings faster, cheaper Internet to millions in eastern DRC appeared first on Internet Society.
UK Online Safety Bill Set to Weaken Encryption and Put UK Internet Users At Risk
The Internet Society joins the UK England Chapter in calling for a redraft of the UK’s Online Safety Bill so that it protects strong encryption and recognises its vital role in protecting users online. Despite claims it seeks to protect users online, the recent draft of the Bill threatens to drive strong encryption from the …
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