The Internet Society Welcomes Comcast, Inc. as Platinum Sponsor

Business Wire, Feb 20, 2008

RESTON, Va. & GENEVA -- The Internet Society (ISOC) welcomes Comcast as its newest Platinum Contributor.

The Internet Society recognizes Comcast for its commitment to ISOC and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and for its dedication to the development of the Internet as a global, openly accessible resource.

Platinum is the highest contribution level in the Internet Society membership structure. Platinum contributions support the Internet Society and its focused activities in four key areas related to the continued development of the Internet: Standards, Education and Training, Public Policy and Member Services.

Platinum contributors have the opportunity to participate in the development of ISOC programs and services by directing a portion of their dues to support specific core activities.

Organizational members play an important role in the Internet Society's Advisory Council, which fosters cooperation on matters affecting the general welfare and effectiveness of the global Internet and its users. Organizational members include representatives from academic and research communities, service and equipment suppliers, content providers, government, international organizations, and public interest groups.

ISOC President and CEO Lynn St. Amour welcomes Comcast as a new Platinum Contributor of the Internet Society. "We appreciate and value Comcast's decision to support the Internet Society's work with the Internet Engineering Task Force," says St. Amour. "Comcast brings valuable experience to the table and we look forward to their increased participation in ISOC's activities."

In addition to becoming a Platinum Contributor of the Internet Society, Comcast is also the local host of the 71st meeting of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), which will be held March 9 - 14, 2008 in Philadelphia. For more information: http://www.ietf.org

"Comcast is delighted to host the 71st meeting of the IETF in Philadelphia, and supports the mission of the IETF and the Internet Society," said John Schanz, Executive Vice President, National Engineering and Technology Operations for Comcast Cable. "Internet technology has made a tremendous impact globally, and the IETF continues to play a critical role in advancing technology standards and platform interoperability."

About the Internet Society

The Internet Society is an independent international nonprofit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy. With offices in Washington, DC, and Geneva, Switzerland, and with more than 80 chapters worldwide, it is dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of people throughout the world.