An opera by Gioachino Rossini has been broadcast live over the internet for the first time in Vienna, giving audiences around the world free access to a classical production.

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The ITU has said a new treaty was needed to ensure "the free flow of information around the world, promoting affordable and equitable access for all and laying the foundation for ongoing innovation and market growth".

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In an ideal world, Google would like free and clear access to all of the eyeballs on all of the wireless networks around the world.

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"It is ironic that the very people who claim to be fighting for a free internet are preventing those around the world trying to follow the event online from getting access, " he said.

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