In Ireland, consumers and small businesses pay for narrowband Internet access by the minute. That practice might change soon. With the government's support, IrelandOffline, a pressure group, and telecom operators are pressing for changes, the most important of which would be unmetered access to the Internet.
IrelandOffline is also pushing for affordable broadband.
IrelandOffline's web site is here; a statement from the Minister for Communications, Dermot Ahern, is here.
BBC reports here.