The Development Authority operates the OATN as a wholesale transport system. The network provides telecommunications circuits to service providers on an equal and open basis, which insures a low-cost way for telecom providers to expand their services in the region. Fostering effective partnerships between public and private enterprise creates additional business opportunities throughout the region. The state-of-the-art network with its connections to major telecom carriers in Syracuse creates opportunities for:

• ILECs and CLECs,
• Internet Service Providers,
• Wireless Service Providers,
• Data and security firms,
• Video and TV providers,
• Educational and medical institutions,
• Manufacturing and distribution facilities, IT-intensive services such as back-office and financial firms.