
From January 2010, a new university was created in Helsinki to promote innovation through combining the former Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki School of Economics, and the University of Arts and Design. A trainee at the Embassy of Finland in Tokyo who belongs to Aalto Univeristy writes about the merger. More...
New universal service obligations for telecom operators will take effect in the beginning of July. This means that a broadband access will be included in basic communications services like telephone or postal services. As of the beginning of July telecom operators defined as universal service providers must be able to provide every permanent residence and business office with access to a reasonably priced and high-quality connection with a downstream rate of at least 1 Mbit/s. More...