Making Sense of broadband

Imagine if you could work from home instead of struggling through the rush hour everyday… or you could substantially cut your phone bill using the internet… or you could better keep in touch with people overseas via video links, without having to travel there… or exchange high-quality photos and images online… or you could use the phone and internet at the same time… or watch internet TV and training videos (and listen to hundreds of new radio stations)… or improve selling goods directly to customers or buying them without going to the shops … or quickly and easily do your banking without standing in queues… or share your work safely with colleagues in another office or...

...that’s exactly what millions of people across the UK are doing already, by coupling a little imagination with a broadband internet connection.

This site gives access almost 500 examples of the benefits businesses, individuals and communities have experienced, in an open and impartial way which, we hope, helps you to discover new ways to live, work and play.

The case studies are also available on a CDROM which also includes video. Copies of the CDROM can be obtained from BERR Publications Orderline on 0870 150 2500 or www.berr.gov.uk/publications, please quote the reference "URN 05/CD1".