Connectivity

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.

World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF-26)
Nassau, Bahamas Wednesday 02 September 2026 – Friday 04 September 2026

World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF-26)

At WTPF-26, the Internet Society will promote complementary access and networking solutions, such as community-centered connectivity solutions.

Central Africa Peering Forum 2026
Yaounde, Cameroon Wednesday 30 September 2026 – Thursday 01 October 2026

Central Africa Peering Forum 2026

Join us at the Central Africa Peering Forum (CAPF) 2026, from 30 September to 1 October, to explore peering,...

Improving Connectivity: CCC Bootcamp Held in the Philippines
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Community News and Opportunities 13 August 2026

Improving Connectivity: CCC Bootcamp Held in the Philippines

The first Internet Society CCC Bootcamp in Asia-Pacific took place in the Philippines, empowering communities with connectivity skills and...

Background Paper on ITU Plenipotentiary 2026
Connectivity 11 August 2026

Background Paper on ITU Plenipotentiary 2026

A general overview of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference and perspectives on the main Internet-related issues that may be discussed.

India’s Toda Community Builds Technical Skills
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Community News and Opportunities 9 August 2026

India’s Toda Community Builds Technical Skills

The Internet Society empowers Indigenous communities with training to build sustainable connectivity, local skills, and inclusive digital futures.

Advancing a Connected Future for Indigenous Communities
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Connectivity 9 August 2026

Advancing a Connected Future for Indigenous Communities

Community-led Internet initiatives are empowering Indigenous communities worldwide through meaningful connectivity, digital inclusion, and self-determined digital futures.

Pulse Research Week 2026
Istanbul, Turkey Tuesday 01 December 2026 – Friday 04 December 2026

Pulse Research Week 2026

Pulse Internet Measurement Forum, Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. Wednesday 23 September 2026 – Wednesday 23 September 2026

Pulse Internet Measurement Forum, Washington D.C.

Internet Frontiers: Navigating Data to Inform Public Discourse
Washington D.C. Tuesday 22 September 2026 – Tuesday 22 September 2026

Internet Frontiers: Navigating Data to Inform Public Discourse

Talanoa Dialogue: Talking the Pulse of the Pacific’s Internet Resilience
Fiji Wednesday 26 August 2026 – Wednesday 26 August 2026

Talanoa Dialogue: Talking the Pulse of the Pacific’s Internet Resilience

Shutdown Trends from 2019 to 2025: Where Do We Go from Here
Connectivity 6 August 2026

Shutdown Trends from 2019 to 2025: Where Do We Go from Here

Global report on Internet shutdowns (2019–2025) exposes their human rights impact, economic disruption, and rising normalization across 61 countries.

The Tribal Broadband Bootcamps Celebrate Their Five-Year Anniversary
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Connectivity 6 August 2026

The Tribal Broadband Bootcamps Celebrate Their Five-Year Anniversary

We celebrate five years of Tribal Broadband Bootcamps, which have given Indigenous people hands-on training in community networks.