Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of High Speed Internet?
Posted: January 6, 2010 | Amanda Fildes
CNN describes Finland as one of the most wired countries in the world with over 95% of the population having an internet connection. So why would the Finnish government take steps to make broadband Internet access a legal right?
Having broadband access in all areas of Finland – regardless of whether you reside in a city or rural area – can create efficiencies for public service agencies. Finnish government could use the Internet to push out public service announcements to all areas of the country during an emergency or natural disaster. Additionally, broadband can improve access to information that was previously limited to people in rural areas.
Expanding broadband also creates opportunities for businesses to expand their online capabilities and services to broaden Finland’s economic opportunities.
As broadband becomes the norm we will all be better connected. Finland could just be the beginning of a trend because the United Nations shares this view and is taking strides to make Internet access a citizen’s right.
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