Press Releases

INET Bangkok to Explore Internet’s Impact on Thailand’s Economy and Society
Press Releases 31 May 2013

INET Bangkok to Explore Internet’s Impact on Thailand’s Economy and Society

— The Internet Society, in collaboration with the Thailand Internet community, the National Science...

ITU World Telecommunication Policy Forum Closes Focused on Continuing Open Dialogue
Press Releases 16 May 2013

ITU World Telecommunication Policy Forum Closes Focused on Continuing Open Dialogue

– Today, the World Telecommunication Policy Forum (WTPF) came to a close with robust debate among all...

Internet Society Encourages Constructive Dialogue on Issues Facing the Future of the Internet at the ITU World Telecommunication Policy Forum
Press Releases 13 May 2013

Internet Society Encourages Constructive Dialogue on Issues Facing the Future of the Internet at the ITU World Telecommunication Policy Forum

Multi-stakeholder engagement is essential to ensure the stability, security, and future growth of the open Internet –...

Africa Domain Name System Forum to be held in Durban, South Africa, 12-13 July 2013
Press Releases 13 May 2013

Africa Domain Name System Forum to be held in Durban, South Africa, 12-13 July 2013

Co-organized by the Internet Society, AfTLD, and ICANN Forum will bring together registries, registrars, experts and policy makers to...

New Study from Internet Society and Analysys Mason Examines Factors Hindering Development of Internet Access in Africa
Press Releases 8 May 2013

New Study from Internet Society and Analysys Mason Examines Factors Hindering Development of Internet Access in Africa

Research explores impact of telecom infrastructure investments and corresponding improvements to Internet access and service [Washington, D.C. and Geneva,...

Landmark Achievements of 2013 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Will Be Honored 26 June at Ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey
Press Releases 2 May 2013

Landmark Achievements of 2013 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Will Be Honored 26 June at Ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey

Awards presented at the conclusion of Internet Society's INET Istanbul Conference featuring noted European and Turkish policymakers

Internet Society Canada Chapter Launched to Advance Issues of Internet Governance and Accessibility
Press Releases 15 April 2013

Internet Society Canada Chapter Launched to Advance Issues of Internet Governance and Accessibility

Toronto, Ontario, Canada  — Internet end-users in Canada who are concerned with issues of Internet governance, rural accessibility and...

IPv6 Adoption Critical for the Preservation and Growth of the Internet
Press Releases 9 April 2013

IPv6 Adoption Critical for the Preservation and Growth of the Internet

The Internet Society and the Rocky Mountain IPv6 Task Force unify events in Denver to increase IPv6 adoption rate...

Fourth Annual African Peering and Interconnection Forum to Focus on Policy Aspects of IXPs, Content, and Cross-Border Interconnections in Africa
Press Releases 3 April 2013

Fourth Annual African Peering and Interconnection Forum to Focus on Policy Aspects of IXPs, Content, and Cross-Border Interconnections in Africa

Internet Society to host AfPIF 2013 in Casablanca, Morocco, 3 – 5 September AfPIF 2013 accorded High Patronage by...

Nominations Sought for 2013 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award
Press Releases 14 March 2013

Nominations Sought for 2013 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award

The Internet Society is soliciting nominations of qualified candidates for the 2013 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award by 31...

Comcast Renews Platinum-level Commitment to Internet Society
Press Releases 11 March 2013

Comcast Renews Platinum-level Commitment to Internet Society

Comcast co-hosts Internet Engineering Task Force meeting – For the sixth consecutive year, Comcast...

Internet Society Announces Fellows to Participate in Internet Engineering Task Force Meeting in Orlando, Florida
Press Releases 7 March 2013

Internet Society Announces Fellows to Participate in Internet Engineering Task Force Meeting in Orlando, Florida

Fellowships foster technical leadership and provide experiences working with the IETF community — The...