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IP: SWEDEN PLANS INTERNET ACCESS FOR ALL from Educause
From: David Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 20:56:07 -0400
The Swedish government has announced a broadband plan to help information technology permeate the farthest corners of the country. The government's proposal, a funding package of nearly $20 billion to enable the construction of high-speed Internet networks, will directly compete with the country's national operator, Telia, and other operators. Roughly half of Sweden's populace logs onto the Internet at least twice a week. The government's plan will ensure that the country's rural and northern areas have access to broadband networks. All operators will have access to the new government-sponsored network. The government's plan is unique to Western Europe, according to analysts. (Financial Times, 30 March 2000)
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