Finland has authorized to permit broadband internet services with a legal right for all its citizens.

In regard with this move Finland will supposedly the first country in the world to offer broadband access as a legal right. This means every citizen of Finland will have a right to have a broadband connection with a minimum speed of 1Mbps, reports BBC.

In further light of this event Finland Government promised to avail a 100Mbps broadband connection to any individual who wants one by 2015.

Finland's communication minister, Suvi Linden, said that the importance of internet in Finns' everyday life is important and the present demands of internet services no longer is restricted just for entertainment. He further adds that the nation has put in lot of effort to bring out an information society which highlighted that accessibility of internet isn’t available for all.

Facts suggest that 96 per cent of Finns currently have a broadband connection when compared to UK the figure is 73 per cent. UK government although has stated to bring out a minimum connection of 2Mbps by 2012,but no hints on making it a legal wanting has been claimed.