Internet Society Extends Multi-Year Partnership with Meta and Announces Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative

KPN Launches Global #BetterInternet Initiative to Foster a Safer and Greener Digital World

KPN Launches Global #BetterInternet Initiative to Foster a Safer and Greener Digital World (IN BRIEF) KPN has issued a global call for collaboration to build a safer, more inclusive, and environmentally friendly internet, unveiling a declaration of intent under the #BetterInternet initiative at MWC Barcelona. The initiative, which invites telecom providers, NGOs, non-profits, research institutions, and other key stakeholders to work together on …

Telecoms vs. Big Tech: The battle over who pays for mobile Internet - TelecomLead

GSMA reports that the annual investment in mobile internet connectivity infrastructure, including end-user devices, has averaged $244 billion over the past five years (2019-2023). Investment in Internet infrastructure GSMA report This significant expenditure has led to a debate about who should bear the costs, with telecom operators arguing that Big Tech companies, including Meta, Google, Amazon, TikTok, Netflix, and Microsoft, should contribute…

Internet Society extends multi-year Meta partnership

The Internet Society – a global charitable organisation championing an open, globally connected, and secure Internet – has expanded its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative. The initiative aims to scale up efforts to expand affordable, reliable, and sustainable Internet access globally, with both the Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation committing a $30-million investment through 2030. Met…

The company "Meta" has decided to join forces with the non-profit organization "Internet Society" and work together to expand Internet access around the world, especially in sparsely populated areas. During the "Mobile World Congress" conference in Barcelona, the two partners launched the "Connectivity Co-Funding" initiative. Within its framework, it is planned to invest 30 million dollars by 2030 in the development of Internet infrastructure in…

Meta is partnering with the Internet Society to expand Internet access worldwide, with the aim of connecting more people and opening up new opportunities for all, regardless of their geographical location.

Internet Society, Meta announce connectivity co-funding initiative – New Business Ethiopia

As leaders in mobile technology and connectivity gather in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, the Internet Society today announced the expansion of its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative. The initiative aims to scale up efforts to expand affordable, reliable, and sustainable Internet access globally, with both the Internet […]