Resource Library
Everyone should have access to an open and trusted Internet.
Read our reports, papers, and other documents for insight and vision on how we can get there.
Action Plan 2025
Our 2025 Action Plan outlines our priorities in 2025, the first year of our 2030 Strategy.
2019-2024 Impact Results
Our Impact Report is a snapshot of how we worked with our global community to grow, promote, and defend the Internet worldwide.
Internet Impact Briefs
Shorter reports that analyze how different policies or new technologies may affect what the Internet needs to exist and thrive.
Glossary of Internet Terms
Understand key terms and become fluent in the language of the Internet with our new and improved glossary.
Policy Briefs
Our perspective on critical Internet issues, including community networks, encryption, open Internet standards, Internet Exchange Points, and more.
Interconnection and Traffic Exchange (ITE) Program Brochure
Global Internet Report 2015
Internet Society Submission to the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Protection and Promotion of the Right to Freedom of Expression and Opinion Regarding the Use of Encryption and Anonymity in Digital Communications
The Internet Society welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the report that will be prepared by the Special Rapporteur on the protection and promotion of the right ...
Barefoot & Connected: Socio-behavioural impact of wireless broadband & digital intervention in a village campus
Connecting Remote Communities: Wireless for Communities in India
Where Does the Internet Go Next?
The growth of human society has been driven by the development of three key technologies: writing, printing and now the Internet.
From the early scribblings of animals and rituals on ...
Global Internet Report 2014
The Global Internet Report is the first in a series meant to celebrate the progress of the Internet, highlight trends, and illustrate the principles that will continue to sustain ...
The Internet Exchange Point Toolkit & Best Practices Guide
The benefits of maximising local traffic via independent Internet exchange points (IXPs) is well-recognised as essential for facilitating a robust domestic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. From a public ...
Wireless for Communities: A Case Book
Connectivity in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Role of Internet Exchange Points
A Summary Report: Promoting the Use of Internet Exchange Points
Internet Accessibility: Internet Use by Persons with Disabilities: Moving Forwards
Archives
Policy Brief: Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
Policy Brief: Local Content
Policy Brief: Internet Interconnection
Policy Brief: Internet Governance
Policy Brief: Human Rights
The Internet, an Opportunity for Sustainable Development
The Internet of Things (IoT): An Overview
On 15 October 2015 the Internet Society published this 50-page whitepaper providing an overview of the IoT and exploring related issues and challenges. You may download the complete document ...
WSIS+10 Matrix
What are the positions of world governments on the 10-year Review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+10)?
As preparation for the December 2015 high-level meetings at ...
IoT Comments to Draft Trust Framework
2016 Presidential Candidates Online Trust Audit
IoT Wearables – Deep Dive Into Device Security Practices
Guest Speaker:
Daniel Miessler
Director, IOActive
Contributing to a more trustworthy internet, helping to protect our data, businesses and critical infrastructure.
- Strategic Insights
- Thought Leadership & Recognition
- Shape Public ...
A Short Guide to IP Addressing
Annual Reports and Financials
On annual basis, we publish annual reports (an Action Plan and Impact Report), as well as financial reports, annual financial statements, and Form 990s.