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.
Connectivity
Policy Brief: Interconnection and Regulated Traffic Obligations
Connectivity
19 December 2025
Policy Brief: Interconnection and Regulated Traffic Obligations
This policy brief examines the growing pressure to regulate the relationships between online services and telecommunications operators.
Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp
Connectivity
15 December 2025
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...
Moving the Needle on Universal and Meaningful Access
Connectivity
8 December 2025
Moving the Needle on Universal and Meaningful Access
The latest International Telecommunication Union connectivity statistics remind us how much progress we've made and how far we still...
Building an Internet for Everyone: Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Connectivity
3 December 2025
Building an Internet for Everyone: Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us that our vision of an Internet for everyone can only...
Policy Brief: Licensing Approaches for Community-Centered Connectivity
Connectivity
28 November 2025
Policy Brief: 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...
Policy Brief: Enhancing the Resilience of Submarine Internet Infrastructure
Connectivity
13 November 2025
Policy Brief: 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
Connectivity
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
Connectivity
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?
Connectivity
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...