Finland Becomes the First Nation in the World to Mandate Broadband Access
After releasing new provisions in Finland’s Communications Market Act, they have become the first nation in the world to mandate that broadband acess be available to all businesses and residences in the country. The government has also specified that the connection speed must be at least 1 Mbps and prices must be kept reasonable.
Finland’s Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA) defines a reasonable charge as between €30 and €40, or $36 to $49, per month, but the agency has no authority to set a specific price cap on broadband access. The country already has a 96% penetration rate for broadband access, as compared to 60% penetration rate in the US.
“We considered the role of the Internet in Finns’ everyday life,” communication minister Suvi Linden told the BBC. “Internet services are no longer just for entertainment.”
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Carrie Fedders
Sales Manager, IPsmarx USA
Reston, VA
In her role as Account Manager, Mrs. Fedders has been with IPsmarx since 2006. She works directly with our clients to determine the best VoIP solution for their needs, whether they are a Wholesale Carrier, Calling Card Provider, Residential VoIP Service Provider, or an SMB Service Provider. She works with the whole IPsmarx team to make sure our clients are successful in implementing and effectively using our solutions to improve their offerings.
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