Press Releases

New Internet Exchange Point in Democratic Republic of Congo to bring faster and more reliable Internet access to region
Press Releases 6 November 2019

New Internet Exchange Point in Democratic Republic of Congo to bring faster and more reliable Internet access to region

The Internet Society and ISPA of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launched a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP)...

For APAC Consumers, It’s a Love-Hate Relationship with Big Tech
Press Releases 6 November 2019

For APAC Consumers, It’s a Love-Hate Relationship with Big Tech

According to a new survey nearly all APAC consumers depend on Big Tech for products and services, but they...

Summit Seeks to Connect Communities in Africa to the Global Internet
Press Releases 30 October 2019

Summit Seeks to Connect Communities in Africa to the Global Internet

Dodoma, Tanzania–30 October, 2019 – The Internet Society and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) in partnership with the...

OTA’s Trust Audit Scores U.S. Presidential Candidates’ Campaigns, Finds Major Failures in Privacy Statements
Press Releases 8 October 2019

OTA’s Trust Audit Scores U.S. Presidential Candidates’ Campaigns, Finds Major Failures in Privacy Statements

Reston, VA. – October 8, 2019 – The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA), which identifies and promotes security and privacy...

New Class of Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
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Press Releases 27 September 2019

New Class of Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

2019 inductees recognized for contributions to Internet growth, access, and security around the world

The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance Announces Methodology for Eleventh Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll
Press Releases 25 September 2019

The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance Announces Methodology for Eleventh Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll

Criteria updated to include increased focus on encryption and global privacy regulations; international retail segments added

Big Tech Offers Convenience but APAC Consumers Want More Market Choice, Says Internet Society Survey
Press Releases 23 September 2019

Big Tech Offers Convenience but APAC Consumers Want More Market Choice, Says Internet Society Survey

Singapore – 23 September, 2019 – The Internet Society, a global non-profit dedicated to the open development, evolution and...

OTA Analysis Finds Most Organizations Not Ready For New Privacy Regulations
Press Releases 17 September 2019

OTA Analysis Finds Most Organizations Not Ready For New Privacy Regulations

Reston, VA. – September 17, 2019 – The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA), which identifies and promotes security...

Mauritius to host 10th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum
Press Releases 13 August 2019

Mauritius to host 10th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum

Port Louis, Mauritius – 13 August 2019 – Mauritius will host the 10th anniversary edition of the Africa Peering...

MANRS Launches New Online Tool to Monitor State of Internet Routing Security
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Press Releases 13 August 2019

MANRS Launches New Online Tool to Monitor State of Internet Routing Security

Washington, D.C. – 13 August, 2019 – The Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) initiative, today announced the...

Internet Society Seats New Board Members at Annual General Meeting
Press Releases 2 August 2019

Internet Society Seats New Board Members at Annual General Meeting

Reston, VA – August 2, 2019 – The Internet Society today announced that its Board of Trustees has seated...

Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance Reports Cyber Incidents Cost $45B in 2018
Press Releases 9 July 2019

Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance Reports Cyber Incidents Cost $45B in 2018

Reston, VA – July 9, 2019 – The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA), which identifies and promotes security and privacy...