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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2025 Action Plan

Preserving and caring for the Internet is our collective responsibility, and we will continue to defend it as a global resource for all.

Learn more about our priorities as we begin implementing our 2030 strategy.

Read Our Report

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Connecting the Unconnected with Truist

Without the Internet, one-third of the world’s population is cut off from opportunities for employment, education, healthcare, and more.
We are proud to have partnered with Truist to support projects through the EPIC Grant and provide communities with affordable, reliable Internet.

Understanding and Identifying Scams: Digitally Empowering Older Adults in Mexico

There is a generational digital divide, with older adults often lacking the training to use digital tools safely.
To help combat this divide, our Mexico chapter organized a series of short courses to help older adults build knowledge, skills, and confidence.

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Girls in Rural Pakistan Are Tackling Inequality Using the Internet

In 2022, brothers Qaisar and Aftab Roonjha opened the doors to the WANG Lab of Innovation (WALI) in rural Pakistan.
The technology lab offers a strong Internet connection, hosts educational programs, and presents new opportunities for local women.

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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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Leading image: © Nyani Quarmyne, We help grow the Internet, We make the Internet stronger: © Nyani Quarmyne, We shape the Internet of the future: © Atul Loke, Read our blog: © Candice Ward, Donate: © Nyani Quarmyne