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FROM THE ARCHIVES...

Feminism and Internet Freedom

Anriette Esterhuysen of South Africa talks with the Internet Hall of Fame about human rights and the intersection of the feminist and Internet-freedom movements. 

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HALL OF FAME HIGHLIGHTS...

From Ham Radio to Internet

Ira Fuchs’ passion for network communications began with ham radio. Find out how this propelled him to connect 1,400 universities to the Internet. 

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2017 INTERNET HALL OF FAME...

Video Profiles

Visit our Video Gallery to watch the most recent Internet Hall of Fame inductees share their own perspective on Internet history and issues currently shaping the Internet. 

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2017 INTERNET HALL OF FAME...

In Pictures

Find highlights and behind-the-scenes images and footage of the Internet Hall of Fame's 2017 inductees in our 2017 Photo Gallery. 

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Thought Leaders

With extensive experience in a range of topics related to Internet and networking technology, find out which inductees are available for speaking opportunities.

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Meet the Inductees

Hall of Fame Highlights

Ira Fuchs’ passion for network communications began as a ham radio operator. As a teenager, he talked with people around the world from his bedroom in Queens, NY. “I remember the thrill of talking to other ham radio operators. My idea in connecting t...
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In THEIR own WORDS

Ira Fuchs: Life After BITNET

Now retired, Internet Hall of Fame inductee Ira Fuchs, a co-founder of BITNET, still has a passion for communications, but of the lower-tech, four-legged variety: he recently adopted a black

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IN the NEWS

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On the Alexa list of the world’s most visite

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Internet HISTORY Timeline

Mapping inductees’ defining moments in Internet history.

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1988

Thirty years ago this year, Dr. Kanchana Kanchanasut led Thailand’s effort to secure a domain name.  

"Internet History Timeline"

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Wikipedia: Representing the Internet's Best

September 12, 2018

Ira Fuchs: Life After BITNET

September 4, 2018

Internet Experts Split On Impact of Digital Life

August 23, 2018

How Ham Radio Inspired the Internet

August 16, 2018

Inductee Steve Huter Honored with Prestigious Postel Service Award

July 23, 2018

How to Fix What's Gone Wrong With the Internet

July 17, 2018

Craig Partridge: Internet Restriction is Never the Answer

July 10, 2018