While the Internet grows across the globe, it remains out of reach for millions of people. Increasing the reach and reliability of the Internet is our short-term goal, while we also focus on creating a solid foundation for continued growth over time.
Closing the Digital Divide
Licensing Approaches for Community-Centered Connectivity
Closing the Digital Divide
28 November 2025
Licensing Approaches for Community-Centered Connectivity
Discover how community-centered connectivity solutions empower underserved areas. Explore updated licensing options and principles for meaningful connectivity today.
A Once-Overlooked Tool: How Community Networks Connected Haiti and the World
Community Networks Success Stories
26 November 2025
A Once-Overlooked Tool: How Community Networks Connected Haiti and the World
Community networks connect us to opportunities across borders and across the globe.Their journey to mainstream discussion has not always...
Enhancing the Resilience of Submarine Internet Infrastructure
Closing the Digital Divide
13 November 2025
Enhancing the Resilience of Submarine Internet Infrastructure
This document presents a forward-looking and optimistic approach to enhancing Internet resilience through practical and policy-driven solutions.
Internet Society Pulse Research Week
Barcelona, Spain and Online
Monday 08 December 2025 – Thursday 11 December 2025
Internet Society Pulse Research Week
This December, Internet Society and its partners will be holding four days of Internet measurement research discussions and training,...
From Connectivity to Capability: Rethinking the Digital Divide
Closing the Digital Divide
31 October 2025
From Connectivity to Capability: Rethinking the Digital Divide
India's rapid digitalization has been remarkable. But connectivity and processes alone do not guarantee capability. The digital divide today...
Policy Brief: Internet Shutdowns
Closing the Digital Divide
28 October 2025
Policy Brief: Internet Shutdowns
This policy brief urges policymakers to adopt policies that eliminate shutdowns as a tool and to analyze and weigh...
What Is Meaningful Connectivity?
Closing the Digital Divide
23 October 2025
What Is Meaningful Connectivity?
The Internet is for everyone. But for that to be a reality, we need more than to connect the...
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)
Baku, Azerbaijan
Monday 17 November 2025 – Friday 28 November 2025
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)
Creating the conditions to expand Internet access requires decisive action from governments. How can they help close the global...
ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) Background Paper
Closing the Digital Divide
17 October 2025
ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) Background Paper
This background paper is intended to provide the Internet Society community and interested parties with a general overview of...
Policy Brief: Spectrum Policy
Closing the Digital Divide
7 October 2025
Policy Brief: Spectrum Policy
We need deliberate policy and regulatory measures to ensure spectrum availability for community-centered initiatives.
ISOC Day at Africa Internet Summit 2025
Accra, Ghana
Friday 03 October 2025 – Friday 03 October 2025
ISOC Day at Africa Internet Summit 2025
The Africa Internet Summit (AIS) is an annual, regional, multi-stakeholder ICT conference held by the African Network Operators Group...
The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve
Closing the Digital Divide
9 September 2025
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...