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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Finland First Country in World to make Internet Access a Right

First we had "Human Rights", then came "Children's Rights", now are we on the threshold of "Internet Rights"?

(CNN) -- Finland has become the first country in the world to declare broadband Internet access a legal right.

The move by Finland is aimed at bringing Web access to rural areas, where access has been limited.

The move by Finland is aimed at bringing Web access to rural areas, where access has been limited.

Starting in July, telecommunication companies in the northern European nation will be required to provide all 5.2 million citizens with Internet connection that runs at speeds of at least 1 megabit per second.

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