A Brief History of the Internet

The internet, now a cornerstone of modern life, began as a military project in the late 1960s. ARPANET, developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, was the first network to implement packet switching and laid the groundwork for today’s global internet.

In the 1980s and 1990s, academic institutions and commercial entities joined the network. The invention of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 revolutionized how we access and share information, making the internet more user-friendly and widely accessible.

Today, the internet connects billions of people worldwide, enabling instant communication, commerce, and innovation. Understanding its history helps us appreciate its impact and the importance of ensuring its accessibility and neutrality for future generations.