Our Global Reach

The Internet is a global resource, but regional and local needs often vary depending on the location. We work with our community worldwide to think globally and act locally, ensuring we’re all working toward an Internet for everyone.

Global Encryption Day Summit 2026: Five Key Conversations on the Future of Digital Trust

From mapping tools and VPNs to encrypted messaging and the challenges posed by quantum computing, the Global Encryption Day Summit …

What Global Data Tells Us About the Economics of IXPs

We know anecdotally that peering is generally cheaper than transit, but where is it cheaper, by how much, and how …

Beyond the Seat at the Table: Raneem’s Journey from Policy to Action

For Raneem Zaitoun, the Youth Ambassador Program became the bridge between policy ambition and technical understanding …

Dissecting the Cost of Peering

The Internet’s 80,000+ networks rely on transit and peering. This document explores the rise of IXPs, traffic localization, and the …

Online Trust and Safety Hub Now Available in Arabic

The Internet Society’s Trust & Safety Hub is now in Arabic, offering resources, videos, and tips to help communities spot …

Our Internet, Our Impact: 2026 Global Community Celebration

Join us for our final Global Community Call of 2026 as we celebrate the people, stories, and achievements that brought …

Policy Brief: Internet Exchange Points and Local Interconnection Ecosystems

Discover how Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) strengthen connectivity, reduce costs, improve resilience, and support local digital development. Learn about peering …

Community in Action—September

Our global community works to keep the Internet a force for good. Here is an overview of some of their …

Community Snapshot—September

The Internet Society community works locally, regionally, and globally to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally connected, …

Think global. Act local.

Chapters bring together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.

Think global. Act local.

Three women smile and stand together at the Mali Chapter DDCN graduation

Chapters are central to our work, bringing together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.