Our Mandate

NEOnet has a mandate to:

• facilitate private and public partnerships that will result in better telecommunications infrastructure and ICT-related services in the region.
• increase awareness and adoption of information technology, thereby increasing demand for services and fostering a more competitive ICT environment.
• promote the development and innovative application of technology, especially as it pertains to the economic, cultural and social development of northeastern Ontario.

Our Priorities

NEOnet was established to develop the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) culture within the region, promoting and equalizing access to critical economic development tools. It is a region-wide strategic planning organization that:

• conducts needs assessments and prepares realistic proposals - involving both private and public sector partners - for addressing the gaps, and ensures that the technology is the best choice for the region, in terms of standards, platforms and operating costs.
• educates and increases awareness of the benefits and applications of technology.
• works with elected officials and governments, acting as a key resource for ICT development in the region.
• provides a unified approach to finding agencies by aggregating the needs of many small communities into more cost-effective regional proposals.
• maintains a big-picture, strategic planning approach to telecom development in the region to make the best use of private and public sector resources.