Last year, we worked with our community and partners to support and promote the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure. Together we: 🤝 Built and supported the communities that make the Internet work 🛡Advanced the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards 🌐 Advocated for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet Read our 2023 Year in Review for the highlights of what we accomplished together: https://ow.ly/fQkz50QYEys #InternetForAll #DigitalDivide #ProtectTheInternet
Internet Society
Technology, Information and Internet
Reston, Virginia 41,437 followers
Working for an open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone.
About us
For over 30 years, the Internet Society has been working toward an Internet for everyone. As a global charitable organization, we work with our community of over 100,000 like-minded people and partners who understand that the Internet is a critical resource that people should have access to and that we must protect. We understand the value that the Internet brings because we were founded by the people who helped build it.
- Website
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https://www.internetsociety.org
External link for Internet Society
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Reston, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- Connecting the world, Building an Internet we all can trust, Internet infrastructure, Internet governance, Facilitates open development of standards and protocols, Fosters an environment for international cooperation, Internet of Things, and Community Networks
Locations
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Primary
11710 Plaza America Dr
Reston, Virginia 20190, US
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Rue Vallin 2
Geneva, Geneva 1201, CH
Employees at Internet Society
Updates
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People shouldn’t have to choose between buying food and paying for Internet, but financial barriers often prevent people from accessing this crucial resource for education, employment, and more. In 2021, the Montgomery County Government in Maryland launched MoCoNet to provide free, reliable broadband to low-income and special needs residents in six buildings. With Truist, we helped fund this work through the EPIC grant. Donate to support more work like this. https://lnkd.in/gaZ3tb7y
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At the Internet Society, we work to bridge the digital divide. But what exactly is it, and what causes it? Watch on to find out! Read more about the #DigitalDivide: https://ow.ly/GaU350T47Vq
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The next era of AfPIF starts with a handshake. Today, we are proud to pass the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (#AfPIF) over to The African IXP Association (Af-IX). Since 2010, it has been amazing to see the event grow, thrive, and bring together the peering community. Thank you to Af-IX, our sponsors, and everyone participating in the event for making AfPIF possible.
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Computer networking skills are in high demand worldwide, as they: 💻 Open doors to employment 🌐 Bring connectivity to communities 🔐 Make the Internet safer for everyone Read on to learn how we supported one man’s computer networking journey from the classroom to the community: https://ow.ly/qbU850T2g9h
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The African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2024 starts tomorrow, thanks to all of our amazing sponsors! Special shout out to our organization members—Meta, Raxio Data Centres, DE-CIX, AMS-IX, Amazon Web Services (AWS), London Internet Exchange (LINX), and NAPAfrica Internet eXchange—who also sponsored the event. Your contribution makes #AfPIF2024 possible. Will we see you in Kinshasa?😁
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Whether you’re using the Internet to stream the latest movie, share a laugh with a friend, or learn a new skill, you deserve a strong and secure connection. Donate to the Internet Society to support our work to strengthen and grow the Internet. https://ow.ly/Ykgf50SZrX2
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After a short hiatus, our Community Days are back!🌎 Join us on 29 August for our North America Community Day and 26 September for our Latin America and the Caribbean Community Day. Both will foster inspiring, collaborative discussions on new ways to grow and defend the Internet. No matter what region you’re from, everyone is welcome at our Community Days! Learn more: https://ow.ly/hhzH50SYNlg
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Would you want your bank account balance displayed for anyone to see? What about your medical history? By protecting your privacy online, you can stay in control of what information you share publicly and what stays private. Read on to learn five easy steps you can take to protect your privacy online. Learn more about each of the steps: https://ow.ly/9nSS50SXLt3
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What is the ‘Internet Way of Networking,’ and what does it have to do with Jenga?🤔🌐 Watch on to see our Principal of Internet Technology, Policy, and Advocacy, Olaf Kolkman, explain the concept and why it’s important to protect the Internet’s critical properties. Learn more about the Internet Way of Networking: https://ow.ly/vyMN50SWWo4