Cellnex teams up with CPI on 5G testbed for healthcare
Telco infrastructure firm Cellnex has partnered with CPI to launch a private 5G testbed designed to test and showcase digital and IoT based wonder tech for the healthcare sector.
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How much is an extra G worth? £158 billion perhaps
Research from Vodafone UK suggests 5G connectivity could add as much as £38 billion to the UK economy over the next five years, and £158 billion over the course of a decade.
UK astronauts answer call to help NHS mission
The UK Space Agency, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), has created a £2.6 million fund to stimulate new projects to aid the NHS in its fight against COVID-19.
US makes $300 million available for telehealth initiatives
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a $200 million programme to bring telehealth initiatives to US citizens, and an additional $100 million fund to help telcos build the networks.
Verizon plugs healthcare in the never ending search for 5G ROI
Delivering 5G is the easy bit, figuring out how the telcos are going to make any real financial gains from it is the piece of the puzzle which is missing.
Philips files wearables patent complaint against Fitbit and Garmin
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has said it will formally kick-off an investigation into Fitbit, Garmin and other parties, following a patent complaint from Philips.
The killer 5G app will be the one which changes behaviour – Orange
It is highly unlikely the telcos will be able to find the silver bullet to justify all 5G investments in a single swoop, and what we’re talking about today is unlikely to cut it.
FCC allocates $20bn to close US digital divide
One of the genuine risks of the accelerated journey towards the digital economy is the widening digital divide, though an extra $20 billion from the FCC could help even the landscape.
Ericsson shares highest for months following activist investor stake
Activist investor group Cevian Capital has acquired a 5.6% stake in struggling networking company Ericsson, resulting in a share price spike to the highest level for seven months.
Fitbit finally addresses the hypochondriac market
A new app is now available for Fitbit users around the world that will tell them when they are getting ill.
KPN eyes opportunities in healthcare
Dutch operator group KPN has announced a strategic alliance with Ascom Wireless Solutions that will see the two firms develop joint offerings for the healthcare segment.
Telefónica launches e-health initiative
Demonstrating the growing importance of the healthcare sector in the operator community, Spain-based Telefónica on Tuesday launched a global e-health unit tasked with the decentralisation of clinical processes and ubiquitous and remote access to these services.
Healthy opportunities in the m-health sector
Opportunities in the global mobile healthcare market are estimated to be worth between $50bn and $60bn in 2010, prompting operators to step up their initiatives in this emerging sector.
Working towards mAfrica
M-health is set to take a considerable slice of the US medical device and pharma markets. Europe is eyeing the market, too. But to determine the adaptability of the concept in local context, Africa could well provide a good example.
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