SEE 14: Advancing Internet Technologies in South East Europe

Anastasiya Pak — 17 Apr 2026

Based in Amsterdam

14 min read

17 Apr 2026

Ahead of SEE 14, we examine how Internet technologies are evolving across South East Europe. Drawing on registry data and routing measurements, we highlight trends in routing security, interconnection, and IPv6 deployment.

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