Press Releases
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...
The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Lena Beck Rørvig and Michael Silber to the Public Interest Registry...
Leading Internet Organizations Partner to Transform Internet Access in Asia-Pacific Region
The Internet Society and leading organizations in Asia-Pacific commit to the development of Internet Exchange Points to enhance Internet...
Internet Hall of Fame Celebrates 10th Anniversary
21 new inductees from 11 countries honored for outstanding contributions to the development of the Internet globally.
Indigenous Connectivity Summit Urges Stronger Government Support for Digital Equity, Identifies Critical Solutions to Expand Access
2021 recommendations call for bold and rapid action to ensure fast, affordable, and sustainable Internet for Indigenous communities across...
Fifth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Address Sustainable Solutions to Ensure Digital Equity
The fifth annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders under a common goal: connecting...
Arista, Cisco, Huawei, Juniper Networks, and Nokia Launch New MANRS Equipment Vendor Program to Improve Routing Security Worldwide
Founding members of the MANRS Initiative will tackle the systemic vulnerabilities of global routing security through groundbreaking collaborative action.