Broadband Internet is a legal right, decrees the United Kingdom

This Wednesday (20), the UK Government confirmed that high-speed broadband internet is considered a legal right of British citizens. Therefore, everyone should have access to speeds of at least 10 Mbps by 2020.

"This is the speed that Ofcom, an independent regulator, says is needed to meet the requirements of an average family. After careful consideration, the government has decided that regulation is the best way to ensure that everyone in the UK can get a decent broadband connection," reads the official statement.

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British Telecom earlier this year made an investment offer of up to 600 million pounds so that 1,4 million people living in rural areas could have access to high-speed internet. However, the government preferred to regulate the issue first.

"We know how important broadband is to homes and businesses and we want everyone to benefit from a fast and reliable connection. We thank BT for their proposal, but decided that only a regulatory approach will make high-speed broadband a reality for everyone in the UK, regardless of where they live or work," said Culture Secretary Karen Bradley.