SCAN'S mission is to provide a sophisticated community based telecommunications network infrastructure which will facilitate the delivery of services through IT applications for the benefit of citizens and businesses of Simcoe County that might not be enjoyed without this cooperative effort.. This is achieved through co-operation across both public and private sectors, and community involvement and participation.

Increased access to innovative applications and a reliable and affordable high-speed communications network, will promote community and economic development by providing opportunities for existing businesses to operate more efficiently and expand into new markets. SCAN hopes to create new opportunities based on sharing information and resources. Through cooperation, SCAN will help Simcoe County to strategically position itself for economic development and to enhance an already excellent quality of life for its citizens.