Should everyone have the right to broadband Internet access? That’s the issue before the European Commission at the moment, and they’re leaning toward yes. They’re bringing forward reviewing what basic telecoms services Europeans can expect, according to the BBC.
Under EC rules, when the majority of people in the European Union enjoy a telecom service, it becomes one all Europeans should have access to. But at the moment, figures indicate that only 36% of EU citizens have broadband access.
However, when announcing the review, EU Telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding said:

