No Reason to Delay the IANA Transition, Says Internet Society

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No Reason to Delay the IANA Transition, Says Internet Society

By CircleID Reporter
May 25, 2016, 2:05 am PDT Views: 5,701 Add Comment

Today’s senate committee hearing examining the multistakeholder plan for transitioning the Internet Assigned Number Authority (IANA).

The Internet Society has released a statement today in support of the timely transition of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions to the global Internet community, in light of latest development suggesting possible delays. Internet Society views IANA Stewardship Transition plan an essential step for continued, uninterrupted operation of the global Internet: “From our perspective, the Internet Society sees no reason to delay the IANA Stewardship Transition. In fact, we believe that such a delay would add a degree of instability and making the prospect of government control of the Internet more likely, not less. Currently, there is an impressive momentum and collaboration in the IANA Stewardship Transition process that will only assist and enhance the evolution of the Internet.”

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