Finland makes broadband a 'legal right'

**DJ Ms. White** · 07-02-10, 01:01 AM

Finland has become the first country in the world to make broadband a legal right for every citizen.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/10461048.stm

**Consultant** · 07-02-10, 08:08 AM

lmao

**Consultant** · 07-02-10, 08:12 AM

I guess when your whole country has the population of half of New York City the infrastructure is doable.

**DancingCorpse** · 07-02-10, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Consultant

I guess when your whole country has the population of half of New York City the infrastructure is doable.

It's not a new concept though. Tempe in Arizona has free Wifi city wide.

The city buses here in San Antonio are starting to get Wifi hot spots inside the bus as well, free access (although, only 5 people are able to connect at a time right now per bus)

**Anti-Squeaker** · 07-02-10, 04:50 PM

My city is debating getting free wireless in the fairly large downtown area for everyone to use.

**Gumby** · 07-02-10, 05:51 PM

have you been to Finland?
There aint much else to do so yes, they should all be allowed to get their pr0n as fast as possible.

**HeavyG** · 07-05-10, 03:57 PM

Make and drink Finlandia, and surf the web!

**reject_wolf** · 07-05-10, 05:23 PM

The Scandinavian countries have amazing telecommunications, this does not surprise me at all.

**Consultant** · 07-06-10, 02:54 PM

I bet they are paying for it with all the royalties from the global use of "Finish Lines"...the revenue must be sick. Imagine the check NASCAR has to cut to the Finish Government every year...