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Internet Association 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Benchmark Report
In 2019, Internet Association (IA) launched its inaugural Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) benchmark report to provide first-of-its-kind workforce data for…
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State “Anti-censorship” Bills Pose Threat to User Safety
State lawmakers in at least 22 states have introduced misguided legislation purportedly seeking to protect their residents from being censored.…
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Internet Association Releases Second Annual Industry-Wide Diversity and Inclusion Report
It is vital that our industry fosters diversity within its own bounds while also pushing to expand the frontiers of…
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We are the unified voice of the internet economy
Our mission is to foster innovation, promote economic growth, and empower people through the free and open internet.
Policy Positions
Internet Association is committed to promoting policies that protect the internet’s future. We are continuously updating so stay with us and check back for more.
The Impact Of The Internet Economy
The internet means jobs, opportunity, and growth for every community in every state. Individuals, businesses, and community organizations rely on it for their continued success. Below is a snapshot of why the internet matters to people across the United States.
6M
Direct jobs created
That’s the equivalent of 4% of total employment.
13M
Indirect jobs supported
That means every internet sector job supports 2 indirect jobs.
$2.1T
Added to the GDP
That makes the internet sector the fourth largest U.S. industry, representing 10.1% of total output.
$64B
Invested into the economy
IA members alone invested more than $40 billion.
