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New Grant Program Aims to Boost Global Internet Connectivity

3/19/2025

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The Internet Society is set to transform connectivity in emerging economies with a new grant program aimed at establishing Internet Exchange Points (IXPs). Backed by Meta and ICANN, this initiative strives to localize 50% of Internet traffic by 2025. With grants of up to $70,000, projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America can apply starting in 2025.

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The Internet Society is set to transform connectivity in emerging economies with a new grant program aimed at establishing Internet Exchange Points (IXPs). Backed by Meta and ICANN, this initiative strives to localize 50% of Internet traffic by 2025. With grants of up to $70,000, projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America can apply starting in 2025.