Finland - High-Speed Internet is a RIGHT!

[Zappit]

High-speed Internet now a right ... in Finland - Technology & science - Tech and gadgets - msnbc.com

Awesome for them. North_Ranger will be pleased.

 

[Dave]

Once again Finland shows why they fricking rule.

 

[Chazwozel]

It's cold there. They stay indoors a lot. Porn is available on the internet. I see a correlation here.

 

[Cajungal]

Do they need teachers?

 

[GasBandit]

The other day, I learned that the hebrew phrase "Hevenu Shalom Alechem" (Peace to all of you) sounds like the Finnish "He vei mun sanomalehden," or "They took my newspaper." Which makes "Israelism" by Army of Lovers even more amusing than it originally was.

 

[Matt²]

So does that mean high speed internet is now free in Finland?

 

[Espy]

I haven't read the article but I would assume it just means that companies are forced to offer it and make it available to everyone.

 

[TommiR]

I haven't read the article but I would assume it just means that companies are forced to offer it and make it available to everyone.

This is correct. The new legislation requires named companies in given areas to provide internet connections at a "reasonable price". This places an internet connection on the same level as postal or telephone services, as basic communications services provided to the public. Though there are no actual price controls in force, the finnish Traffic and Communications Ministry estimates a price of 30-40 euros per month to be reasonable.

I haven't delved too far into this one, but personally, I must say I'm kind of ambivalent about this. It does sound good on paper, and there are likely many good things to come out of this. However, I'm guessing this means many different kinds of public services can now be transferred online (given that an internet connection is now a legal right, making it less necessary for the government to provide the service through any other medium), probably providing all kinds of boosts in efficiency but making it very difficult to get any sort of personal service. I have no problem with it, but for example elderly people who are not used to using the internet might.

Oh well, it could be that the long term benefits of this outweigh the short-term drawbacks. And in any larger change, there is always someone who's bound to suffer.

The other day, I learned that the hebrew phrase "Hevenu Shalom Alechem" (Peace to all of you) sounds like the Finnish "He vei mun sanomalehden," or "They took my newspaper." Which makes "Israelism" by Army of Lovers even more amusing than it originally was.

This is correct. The joke is also older than dirt (Dave?) over here.

The Nordic country is among those that get perhaps six hours of daylight during winter months, making a communication resource like the Internet more important to staying sane and connected during such dreary periods.

Oh har har har. However did we ever manage over here without teh intarwebs?

 

[David]

How do I go about applying for citizenship to Finland?

 

[Element 117]

Wait, there is more than on Finn on the forums? Alert the media! Hide the saunas!

 

[Officer_Charon]

The Nordic country is among those that get perhaps six hours of daylight during winter months, making a communication resource like the Internet more important to staying sane and connected during such dreary periods.

Oh har har har. However did we ever manage over here without teh intarwebs?

From what history tells us, you didn't, if the Hakaapellitta are any indication.... *grins and runs*

 

[North_Ranger]

The Nordic country is among those that get perhaps six hours of daylight during winter months, making a communication resource like the Internet more important to staying sane and connected during such dreary periods.

Oh har har har. However did we ever manage over here without teh intarwebs?

From what history tells us, you didn't, if the Hakaapellitta are any indication.... *grins and runs*[/QUOTE]

That's just the 17th century. Also, sex. Lots and lots of sex as a result of people tucking in close together.

Once again Finland shows why they fricking rule.

And don't you forget it, mister

 

[phil]

I don't know what surprises me the most. I don't think it's the story in the OP, so it either has to be the discovery of a 2nd finnlandian or that Gas Bandit listens to Army of Lovers?



which reminds me that I need to add some songs to my playlist.

 

[North_Ranger]

Do they need teachers?

Well, there's been an awful lot of people and organizations looking for native English-speakers...

 

[Andi]

The Nordic country is among those that get perhaps six hours of daylight during winter months, making a communication resource like the Internet more important to staying sane and connected during such dreary periods.

Oh har har har. However did we ever manage over here without teh intarwebs?

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[bhamv3]

Hey Finland, do you guys need Chinese-English translators and interpreters?

How about just one?