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29.07.2010

Frequently Asked Questions about NEOnet

Questions about our organization and administration

Questions about our projects

Questions about technology

Questions about our organization and administration

You get more information on this area by checking out our Corporate Profile link.

What is NEOnet?
NEOnet is a non-profit corporation that focuses on technology development projects. It is like an economic development corporation, except that it works exclusively on technology projects, and it represents a large region, instead of just a single community. NEOnet is based in Timmins, but has a catchment area that includes the Cochrane and Timiskaming regions (plus Gogama and Foleyet) and Board representation from throughout the area. For more information, try clicking on our Corporate Profile link.

How are you funded?
NEOnet does not own any infrastructure or manage any networks, so we have no revenue-generating capacity. We receive no ongoing operational funding from the government. We do, however, ask for support in the form of membership fees and partnership contributions. We also take a small project management fee from projects that we facilitate on behalf of the private and public sectors. Stakeholder support continues to be critical to our ongoing sustainability.

How can I join the Board?
Any member in good standing is eligible to run for a position on the Board of Directors. Simply send a letter to the Chair outlining your qualifications and what you could contribute to the Board, and attach your resume. NEOnet staff will confirm receipt of the letter and submit your name as a candidate at the next Annual General Meeting.

NEOnet works on technology project, but is not a technical organization. Most of our staff have business, marketing or communications backgrounds. While technical education is an asset, our focus is more about creating partnerships, working with people, and managing projects.

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Questions about our Projects

Where can I get information on the progress of High Speed internet in my area?
Click here for information on our BRAND pilot project and the communities that it will cover. Communities that are not covered by our BRAND initiative are being examined under the auspices of other potential funding programs. Rest assured that NEOnet is continuing to work towards the goal of universal broadband connectivity for all communities in its catchment area.

What is happening with cellular expansion?
Click here for information on our NOHFC-FedNor-NorthernTel Mobility cellular project. If your community or area is not covered under this project, please call us to see what we're doing for you. There is a consortium of organizations working on another application to government to cover the remaining cellular gaps in northern Ontario.

How do you choose the projects you work on?
Our Board of Directors holds an annual planning session to determine priorities for project selection. Criteria for selection include:

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Questions about Technology

How can technology help my small business?
Click here to access a selection of resources related to small business technology.

Where can I find a technology consultant or supplier, or someone to advise me on what I need to make my business operate more efficiently?
Click here to access a comprehensive list of technology suppliers. The directory is searchable and contains information on the contact information, products and services available with more than 50 local vendors.

Where else can I find information on technology?
Click here to access our Resources page, which has a number of additional links to external sources of technology information. If your question is related to local technology, you can also give us a call and we may be able to help you.

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