Announcing the final results of the 2025 Internet Society Board of Trustees elections.

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Trust in the Internet is crucial, but it has fluctuated. Let’s dive into Internet trust, what makes a trustworthy Internet, and why people should care.  

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The Open Fibre Data Standard (OFDS) is an open data, open standards initiative supported by the Internet Society.  

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The Burkina Faso Internet Exchange (BFIX) is helping to keep Internet traffic local and build the country’s Internet resilience.

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Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 6 April 2025 in JOTA Jornalismo. It has been translated from Portuguese below. The regulation of digital platforms has become one of Brazil’s most pressing issues, encompassing topics from fake news to political debates. While regulation has been at the center of public debate for years, it […]

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Here’s a look at everything the Internet Society chapters accomplished in the month of March 2025.

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Peering is a fundamental part of how the Internet works. It allows networks to exchange traffic directly, reducing reliance on intermediaries. This improves performance, lowers costs, and increases network resilience.

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In the Philippines, connectivity legislation called Konektadong Pinoy is nearing passage and poised to bring Internet connectivity to rural communities.

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Here’s a look at everything the Internet Society chapters accomplished in the month of February 2025.

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On 22 January 2025, the National Communications Authority of the Republic of South Sudan instructed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the country to begin blocking TikTok and Facebook for a minimum of 30 days, with the potential to extend this up to 90 days. The justification was to prevent the further distribution of graphic content […]

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