Start with the basics
- In the community

Know a little

Once the improved service provided by a fast, always on internet connection is understood, as the ‘broadband beginner’ section explains, it still leaves open the question — what can you do with all of that potential?

This new technology really comes into its own when it is used to do more than just email or browse websites. In fact there are many ways it can improve how you already do things.

The case studies provide an in-depth look at how communities have embraced a new way of doing things — generally these activities fall into three categories:

• Staying in contact
• Good for business
• Supporting the local environment

Of course all of the lessons included in the At Home and At Work sections might also be relevant to many communities.