Way to go, Finland.

Finland just passed a law making access to broadband a legal right for Finnish citizens. (In France, access to the internet is a human right, but this is the first country to make it a legal right). Starting in July 2010, residents of Finland will be guaranteed at least 1mbs internet access, with plans to increase this to 100mbs by 2015. In a world where access to the web is increasingly essential for applying for employment, paying bills, and accessing world news -- this is a wonderful thing.