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Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp
Connectivity in Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement is unreliable and expensive, limiting access to education, healthcare, and employment.We partnered with CETA to train residents on bringing connectivity to their community and the skills necessary to build and use the Internet.
Why the UN’s Next Decision on Internet Governance Matters for Everyone
If you include the best expertise from across disciplines and regions in the decision-making process, you can solve hard problems.Hear from our president and CEO, Sally Wentworth, on why it’s critical that countries reaffirm their support for the multistakeholder model
Your Internet Access Is at Risk. We’re Speaking Up
The US Supreme Court will soon consider a case that could fundamentally change how you access the Internet and affect everyone who uses it. Today, the Internet Society filed an amicus brief in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, a
Everyone at the Table: Shaping the Internet Through Collaboration
Over the past 20 years, we’ve participated in valuable conversations and information-sharing sessions at global and regional Internet Governance Forums, and we’ve seen these discussions create real change.
The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban
A potential TikTok ban is on the horizon as the United States Supreme Court considers an important decision this week. This case has implications that extend beyond the US and a single app. It affects the security and livelihoods of
The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve
A data dump occurs when platforms demand exhaustive personal details upfront, creating friction for users while offering little additional value …
Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development
The Burkina Faso Internet Exchange (BFIX) is helping to keep Internet traffic local and build the country’s Internet resilience …
All About Peering: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why We Need It
Peering is a fundamental part of how the Internet works. It allows networks to exchange traffic directly, reducing reliance on …
Connectivity is a Team Sport: Bridging the Digital Divide
While many of us take for granted the ability to watch live Olympic events, many fans around the world are …
Going for Gold: Strong Internet Resilience Matters
When a host city is selected for the Olympics, major work begins to update the necessary infrastructure to accommodate thousands …
The Importance of Strong Technical Communities and Partnerships in Africa
The recent outage in West Africa caused by submarine cable damage could have been a lot worse. A strong community …
Resources and Tools for Starting a Technical Community
Technical communities are our best partners to create a global movement of experts working together to build a stronger and …
Building, Expanding and Securing the Internet: Two Funding Programs Now Open for Applications
Our two new funding programs reinforce our commitment to support communities around the world in gaining greater access to the …
African Peering—Key to Keeping Traffic Local
The African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)—Africa’s biggest annual peering event— takes place from 23-25 August in Kigali, Rwanda …
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