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About the M-Lab Community#

M-Lab contributes to a global community of researchers and technologists working on Internet measurement. Through community-building events, M-lab fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of new measurement tools.

We value each member of our community and ask members treat each other with respect and kindness in our Community Guidelines.

Access Data and Discuss Ideas#

Join M-Lab’s Discuss list to access M-Lab data on Big Query and/or swap ideas and ask questions from fellow researchers. With over 2,000 members, the M-Lab Discuss email list is a network of incredible minds!

M-Lab Advisory Committee member Lai Yi Ohlsen explains M-Lab data to IMC Hackathon 2024 participants

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The Connectivity Community of Practice#

Measurement Lab runs a Connectivity Community of Practice In partnership with UNICEF Giga. We work with Giga to strengthen how connectivity is measured and understood for public facilities, especially schools, using open measurement approaches that reflect on-the-ground conditions.

The CCoP builds on that shared foundation. It brings together researchers, network engineers, implementers, and policymakers to advance measurement approaches that are:

Technically rigorous
Globally comparable
Practical for real-world connectivity contexts, including underserved regions

At its core, the CCoP reflects a shared commitment to openness in data, in tools, and in collaboration. As the community grows, we look forward to shaping inclusive participation and governance models with contributors, ensuring this work remains durable, representative, and grounded in shared priorities.

We host regular meetings for the CCoP to share updates, resources, and problem solve together.

Giga, M-Lab, Internet Society, and guests outside the Giga offices in Barcelona, Spain after the announcement of the CCoP at Pulse Research week.

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Hackathons#

M-Lab also runs hackathons, and for the last four years has run a hackathon in partnership with other Internet measurement groups on the sidelines of the Internet Measurement Conference.

We believe in providing emerging Internet measurement researchers the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to interesting and current issues in Internet measurement. It also provides participants with an opportunity to network, not only with Hackathon hosts and mentors, but also with each other.

Find out more about the 2026 IMC Hackathon

Past IMC Hackathons

Reach out with your ideas for hackathons or other convenings!