Since we started Pulse, we’ve worked to make it a one-stop shop for all people to understand the availability, evolution, and resilience of the Internet globally and in their country.
Catering to everyone is a challenging task, so we’ve sought to focus on several key audiences who can make the greatest impact from this information. One of these audiences is journalists, who play a critical role in researching and reporting the strengths and weaknesses of the Internet to its users and those who make decisions on its future.
We recognize that we can do more to improve the user experience for journalists (and others), so we are conducting a series of surveys and roundtable events in the coming months. We plan to use this information to develop resources and experiences more tailored to each audience’s needs to make it easier to tell their data-driven stories.
If you’re a journalist (or know of a journalist) interested in reporting on the Internet, we’d appreciate your feedback.
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Register for Our 2025 Journalist Seminars on Internet Shutdowns
Internet shutdowns continue to capture the headlines. In 2024, governments and other actors across 20 countries intentionally disrupted Internet connectivity or blocked access to specific Internet services for their citizens, culminating in more than 2,600 days of disruptions.
These actions, often framed as solutions to civil unrest, misinformation, or exam cheating, are becoming more common, and their ramifications are far-reaching—crippling economies, eroding societal trust, and infringing upon human rights, including the freedom of the press.
Journalists are at the forefront of exposing these issues and advocating for change.
The Internet Society is again holding a series of online seminars for journalists in 2025 to ensure they are equipped with both policy understanding and technical know-how for reporting Internet shutdowns.
During the seminars, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Better understand the motivations behind government-imposed Internet shutdowns
- Take a deep dive into the history and policy landscape of shutdowns
- Learn about the various forms of shutdowns and their technical nuances
- Explore the societal and economic impacts
- Learn strategies for circumventing Internet restrictions
Register for our next seminar happening on 19 June 2025, 9:00 UTC.