We have a modern, efficient and streamlined public sector whose demands for investment in telecom and Internet infrastructure are very similar to those of business. The government is very actively encouraging an extended use of information technology in the public sector. I am myself pushing hard for adequate IT solutions to be introduced in my ministry and at the government agencies that I am responsible for. To improve our efficiency and to improve our service to the public. With the infrastructure well in place, the marginal cost of using Internet is small.
Swedish consumers are open and broad-minded.
They are early adopters, curious and receptive to new products and services. Asking for good prices and high quality products. Another important explanation for the quick diffusion of information technology to all levels of our society is no doubt economic. Income is more evenly distributed in Sweden than in many other countries, permitting most Swedes to take part in the IT society. That is not the case everywhere.