Benefits

Overview

To understand what it feels like to have a localnet service, I’ve imagined a number of people of different ages, occupations and interests and described in a fictional narrative how their lives are affected by the service. The first of these, middle-aged, married with kids living down a country lane - let’s call him “Chris” - bears a striking resemblance to the author - and indeed, this is my personal vision of roughly how I and my family would use localnet.

Chris's story is more detailed than the others and covers a lot of the common services that affect everyone. It should therefore be read by everyone as a starting point. Then click on the name of other “case studies” that have things in common with you and those around you - your parents, children and friends.

Chris & Mialee
40s, dual income, three kids, living down a country lane

Sarah & Alan
30s, office worker and home-maker, one child, living in a new house in an Eco-town

Phil
19, student, living in a hall of residence

Mary
50s, semi-retired, living in a terraced house in town

Margaret
80s, retired, living in a bungalow in a village

Steve
20s, localnet employee, single, living in a city apartment

Although all but one these individuals are fictitious, their stories are based on the services proposed and should help you realise how localnet could benefit you and those around you.