ABOUT US
NRS:Empowering IP Ownership
Number Resource Society (NRS) is a global non-profit membership organization that campaigns, empowers and supports businesses to own the fundamental elements of their IP business.
IP addresses—the very fundamental elements of your IP business - are not owned by you, or your business. In reality, the ownership and distribution of IP addresses lies in the hands of certain groups of policy specialists across the globe.
NRS believes that you should own your own IP assets.
OUR VOICE
The NRS believes in Three Principles

One internet, one world.
A unified Internet with minimal fragmentation, enabling seamless global connectivity.

Open & Autonomous Infrastructure
An Internet that is free, open and accessible without external interference.

Decentralized Governance with AI
A decentralized future of the Internet with minimum human participation at its core.
We work together for a better Internet where everyone can participate in its development
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Blogs
In The Spotlight
Together with our global community, we are expanding the Internet's reach and ensuring its long-term viability.

What Are Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)? A Simple Guide
When you send an email, stream a video, or scroll through social media, your data travels across the internet at lightning speed. But have you

NRS Leads the Way: Event on Good Internet Governance Held in Douala,Cameroon.
In a region where connectivity is growing at unprecedented rates, the stakes of cyber resilience have never been higher. That’s why, on April 23, 2025,

What Is the Impact of BGP Hijacking on Global Internet Traffic?
The internet feels seamless when it works—but behind the scenes, it’s a complex web of routes and protocols. One of the most critical, yet vulnerable,

Corporate Influence on Internet Governance
In today’s interconnected world, the governance of the internet is not solely the domain of governments and regulatory bodies. Corporations wield significant influence over internet

The Role of Civil Society in Shaping Internet Governance Agendas
In the realm of internet governance, where the policies and regulations that shape the digital landscape are crafted, the influence of civil society organizations cannot

APNIC’s Role in Fostering Digital Inclusion Across Diverse Communities
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