http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/apr/15/estonia-ussr-shadow-internet-titan
LONG READ
Here's an amazing story about how the small Baltic nation of Estonia embraces and prospers from the internet.
The reporter writes that a Wi-Fi user can walk 100 miles...and NEVER lose the free connection.
In Estonia...internet use is an accepted public service...like tap water or street cleaning.
There you can vote via internet...and 94% pay taxes on line...and transfer payments....because of secure digital IDs.
It is also where Skype was invented.
Popular Posts
- CHINA / VIDEO : Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Releases Critical Funky Rock Video.
- POLAND: Jaroslaw's Opposition Party Expells 3 Top Members.
- BRASIL: Truck Driver Escapes Watery Death.
- RUSSIA / CZECH REP / SWEDEN / MEXICO / BRASIL: Gauging Navalny's Real Support; American Sought For 4 Murders In Brno; Rioting Near Stockholm Spreads On 4th Night; Vigilantes Continue Narco Fight In Tierra Caliente; October Auction Scheduled For Giant Libra Subsalt Field.
- BRASIL : 8 Shot Dead During Sao Paulo Football Celebration.
- CANADA / MEXICO / CHILE : Former BC Woman Cop Murdered In Playa Del Carmen; Barrick Gold Fined $16 Million For Pascua-Lama, May Suspend Mine.
- COSTA RICA / PERU / COLOMBIA : 17 May UPDATE : 2 More Aides Resign After Prez. Chinchilla Comes Under Fire For Free Flights On Alleged Narco Jet; Key Minister Resigns Over Flight From Bogus Person.
- BRASIL : Dilma Wins Port Privatization Approval From Congress.
- BRASIL / RUSSIA / EL SALVADOR : Week's Best Images From TIME.
- COLOMBIA : 7 Killed, 8 Injured In Meta Bus/Truck Crash.
