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# Finland Declares Broadband Access a Right
- URL: https://broadbandbreakfast.com/finland-declares-broadband-access-a-right/
- Published: 2010-07-01T14:44:05.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-11T06:37:03.000Z
- Description: WASHINGTON July 1, 2010- In an amendment to the Communications Market Act broadband access was added as a right for all citizens and business. The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA) will ensure that all citizens have access to broadband connection with a minimum down speed of 1Mbps
- Author: Rahul Gaitonde
- Tags: USF, International, Finland, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-02-01 10:23, #added-preview-divider

WASHINGTON July 1, 2010- In an amendment to the Communications Market Act broadband access was added as a right for all citizens and business. The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA) will ensure that all citizens have access to broadband connection with a minimum down speed of 1Mbps. This service will be provided via universal service requirements.

![](https://www.ficora.fi/images/ylapalkinkuvat/5jntGriw1/ficora_logo_en.gif "FICORA")

According to the FICORA “a universal service provider must be assigned if this is necessary in order to ensure the universal service provision in a certain area. Consumers must separately agree with the telecom operator assigned as a universal service provider on the obtaining of a broadband subscription pertaining to universal service.”

FICORA will also begin to monitor the pricing and speeds of broadband services. They have not been given a mandate for price caps but they have stated that they feel a monthly fee of 30-40Euros ($49) is reasonable in most cases.