Qualcomm has worked with local authorities to launch a wireless connectivity for rural medical and educational services in southern Thailand. Qualcomm will donate telemedicine equipment for two public health stations on the two islands of Koh Panyee and Ban Pakkoh. Desktop computers and wireless connectivity equipment also will be provided to the nearest main hospital in Phang Nga, connecting the public health stations with the hospital, enabling them to transmit data to the hospital and benefit from real-time access to doctors.
"Today's launch of the Qualcomm Wireless Reach initiative in Thailand demonstrates our continued efforts to provide greater wireless access to communities that have limited or no connectivity," said Shawn A. Covell, senior director, international government affairs, Qualcomm. "Due to the unique conditions of living on a remote island, voice and data communication is often a challenge and at times, medical assistance efforts can be hampered. Qualcomm and our partners are hopeful that EV-DO services will improve residents' lives by providing easier and faster access to medical help and education."
The Thailand Wireless Reach initiative will also establish telecenters in Tub Pud Public Library and Kura Buri Public Library in the Phang Nga area. Qualcomm will provide desktop computers and Axesstel will provide its D800 EV- DO modems to the two libraries for Internet access, enabling greater learning and education. Furthermore, four laptop computers - equipped with EV-DO cards and using CAT's EV-DO network - also will be provided, with the goal of bringing Internet access for education directly to the people in Phang Nga as part of ONFEC's mobile learning program. CAT will provide three years of service - free of charge - in addition to eight EV-DO cards."
Posted to the site on 2nd July 2007
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