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
The Peering Disconnect
Connectivity
15 May 2026
The Peering Disconnect
This report examines the risks of centralized and virtual peering, showing how monopolies and outages threaten resilience, and why...
From Coverage to Meaningful Connectivity: How Kenya Is Leading Africa’s Internet Future
Connectivity
12 May 2026
From Coverage to Meaningful Connectivity: How Kenya Is Leading Africa’s Internet Future
In Africa, where the connectivity discussion has traditionally focused on coverage, there’s a recent shift toward making access growth...
West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF) 2026
Cotonou, Bénin
Wednesday 17 June 2026 – Thursday 18 June 2026
West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF) 2026
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RightsCon 2026
Lusaka, Zambia and Online
Tuesday 05 May 2026 – Friday 08 May 2026
RightsCon 2026
We attend RightsCon to support, learn from, and amplify partners and communities, ensuring their voices, challenges, and solutions shape...
Digital Inclusion and Indigenous Connectivity
Connectivity
1 April 2026
Digital Inclusion and Indigenous Connectivity
The community-centered connectivity model can help advance connectivity efforts in Indigenous communities across the US and beyond.
2025 Annual Report
Connectivity
31 March 2026
2025 Annual Report
The report outlines how our global community rose to the challenge of our ambitious five-year strategy to expand affordable,...
Connecting Remote Glaciers to Protect Communities in Kyrgyzstan
Connectivity
23 March 2026
Connecting Remote Glaciers to Protect Communities in Kyrgyzstan
The Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter is bringing connectivity to remote areas, enabling continuous data collection to keep communities safe....
Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work
Connectivity
5 February 2026
Spectrum: The Natural Resource That Makes Wireless Connectivity Work
Spectrum is one of the most essential—yet least visible—parts of the Internet ecosystem. It’s the foundation that enables billions...
New and Updated Policy Briefs to Support Policy Development
Community News and Opportunities
15 January 2026
New and Updated Policy Briefs to Support Policy Development
In 2025, we produced three new policy briefs and updated others. These briefs outline the Internet Society’s positions on...
APRICOT 2026
Jakarta, Indonesia and Online
Wednesday 04 February 2026 – Thursday 12 February 2026
APRICOT 2026
The Internet Society has been a key supporter of APRICOT over the years, particularly its capacity-building and training programs....
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...