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New research shows that eight popular, commercial VPN apps operate deceptively, exposing more than 700 million users to authoritarian surveillance.

A new game-theoretic model shows that consumer benefits peak at a sweet spot in the number of firms that depends on market size, spectrum, investment efficiency, and user usage.

While LEO satellite services are promising, they result in trade-offs for end users and rural/remote communities.

Effective measurement of rural Internet performance is a prerequisite for diagnosing gaps, guiding investments, and shaping inclusive policy.

Open source software underpin digital payment systems, government platforms, and emergency coordination systems.

Under-connected families have access to the Internet; they just can’t rely on having it when needed.

Measurements are only as powerful as the reforms they bring.

Internet fragmentation has been conceived of too narrowly–as have the tools that might combat it.

Nepal's Internet users are experiencing disrupted Internet connectivity and access to web services.

Internet Society Chapters have been collaborating with each other and coordinating with local stakeholders to advance DNSSEC adoption across Africa.

IPv6 proponents can learn from the success of HTTPS adoption, which was not driven by education but by making the new technology the "natural, obvious, easy choice.

Encouraging market entry and reducing barriers can lead to more competitive, fair, and accessible telecom markets.