The only thing that’s required of the power companies or water companies is to make sure that a home has access to their services. It’s not required that they be provided for free.
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From 1 July every Finn will have the right to access to a 1Mbps (megabit per second) broadband connection.
...Finland's communication minister Suvi Linden explained the thinking behind the legislation: "We considered the role of the internet in Finns everyday life. Internet services are no longer just for entertainment.
...only about 4,000 homes still need connecting to comply with the law.
...A poll conducted for the BBC World Service earlier this year found that almost four in five people around the world believed that access to the internet is a fundamental right. BBC News - Finland makes broadband a 'legal right'
