Another new law in Finland is that all new dwellings must have a bathroom that is suitably sized for the disabled (wheelchair friendly). As seriously disabled

Another new law in Finland is that all new dwellings must have a bathroom that is suitably sized for the disabled (wheelchair friendly). As seriously disabled people are reimbursed for alterations to their home (eg ramps, kitchen and bathroom alterations, lifts, etc) there is a massive expense to the country. As the population is aging, they have decided to make sure that all new dwellings are prepared for these modifications. Not such a big deal for a large house, but certainly so for a tiny apartment (which are common). The overall aim is that all inhabitants should have the services they need, regardless of their financial or social status. Broadband is just one of those things. Mind you, I can only get 256kbps at the summer cottage due to the distance from the exchange.