Locals came together & dug a 2.3 km trench to deploy a fiber network to Khunde & Khumjung, two remote villages near the Everest Trail in Nepal.

The network reached every home in the village, improving & expanding connectivity.

Read the full story: ow.ly/cRFV50RIW3u

Leading by example is one of the most important ways governments can help improve routing security.

We congratulate U.S. Commerce Dept. (US) on implementing routing security best practices & paving the way for other US Gov. depts. & agencies to move forward in this important effort.

Help us ‘Run the Internet’ from 5—11 June!

Pledge to run 🏃, walk 🚶‍♀️, bike 🚲, or swim 🏊 a distance of your choice on behalf of the Internet.

The funds you raise will support our work to achieve an #InternetForEveryone .

Ready…Set…Run! ow.ly/QfXy50RG7C2

The #Internet is emerging as a key player in election transparency.

In 2022, the power of connectivity and #DigitalTransparency helped build newfound trust in Kenya’s election process—thanks to the work of the community in Africa.

Read the full story ⬇️ internetsociety.org/blog/2024/05/t…

Europol is the latest law enforcement agency to claim #encryption makes it harder to shut down serious crimes.

Our Director of Internet Trust, Robin Wilton, says Europol's claims were 'pretty thin on evidence.'

Read the full story: theregister.com/2024/05/05/e2e… #e2ee

Montana claims its #TikTok ban would make users more secure. Instead, the ban will invade users' privacy as app stores & TikTok try to keep anyone who may be in Montana from using the app.

What's worse? Other states could follow & harm the Internet ⬇️
internetsociety.org/blog/2024/05/m…

🚨 There are 2 days left to apply for the AfPIF Fellowship!

Drive meaningful impact and Internet growth across Africa.

Applications close on 8 May. Apply today⬇️ internetsociety.org/fellowships/af… #AfPIF #peering #fellowship

It's #PasswordDay , which means it's the time of year when we remind you that using a strong password is just *one* way to increase your online safety.

Find 6 actions you can take to ensure you're as safe as you can be ⬇️ internetsociety.org/issues/encrypt… #encryption #e2ee

Internet Society and Nepal Internet Foundation are back at our #Everest #CommunityNetwork for a six-day #digital literacy and #technical training on #computernetworking plus #GPON to local #Sherpas . Thanking our partners #Nepal NOG and Airbnb.

What’s Happening with the US FCC Potentially Regulating #BGP ?

GlobalCyberAlliance and Internet Society issued a filing stating regulation is ineffective and harmful. Read more, and join us for the #MANRS Community Meeting on 15 May.

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The digital divide isn't just about access to technology, it's about access to opportunities, education, and empowerment. Learn how the #DigitalDivide is deepening inequalities and how #CommunityNetworks are helping to bridge the gap: internetsociety.org/blog/2022/03/w…

PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT! Thank you, Internet Society for your continuous support to the #WSISprocess !
Join us at the WSIS Forum, register NOW at: wsis.org/forum
#partnership #ISOC #events #itu #digital #sdgs

Under the guise of protecting citizens, the UK's privacy-threatening proposals increase government surveillance, weaken data privacy, and remove protections like encryption, leaving people more vulnerable online.

Robin Wilton & Andrew Sullivan comment ⬇️ techradar.com/computing/cybe…

It is long overdue: stop exam-related internet shutdowns across MENA for good!

Every year, millions are affected by exam-related internet shutdowns, and as the 2024 exam season approaches, we, along with SMEX + @Internetsociety, demand #NoExamShutdown !

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Bangladesh is experiencing slightly slower Internet connectivity to international hosted services due to an outage to one of the two submarine cables connecting the country. Learn why it could have been worse.
pulse.internetsociety.org/blog/banglades…

Calling all community members! 📣 We’re hosting five regional Community Days to celebrate you and everything you've accomplished. The first regional event is 16 May for Asia-Pacific! 🌏

Learn more and register: internetsociety.org/events/communi…

Strong human connections are just as critical as strong infrastructure when it comes to building resiliency. When 4 submarine cables were damaged off the coast of West Africa last month, years of community building proved valuable to getting back online ⬇️ internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/t…

This #EarthDay , explore what we can do to make the Internet greener and how we can build resilient infrastructure that can withstand the effects of climate change.

Dan York shares how the Internet is helping and affecting the climate and how we can adapt: internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/t…