Using TV white space spectrum to practise telemedicine: A promising technology to enhance broadband internet connectivity within healthcare facilities in rural regions of developing countries
Summary. TV white space spectrum technology offers a cost-effective way to deliver broadband internet to remote healthcare facilities in developing countries. Project Kgolagano in Botswana demonstrates this approach, using unused TV frequencies to connect clinics in underserved regions. The technology enables telemedicine services in dermatology, cancer screening, and infectious disease management, reaching populations previously without reliable internet access.
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Chavez, A., Littman–Quinn, R., Ndlovu, K., & Kovarik, C.. (2015). Using TV white space spectrum to practise telemedicine: A promising technology to enhance broadband internet connectivity within healthcare facilities in rural regions of developing countries. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633x15595324
Chavez, Afton, et al. “Using TV white space spectrum to practise telemedicine: A promising technology to enhance broadband internet connectivity within healthcare facilities in rural regions of developing countries.” Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633x15595324.
Chavez, Afton, Ryan Littman–Quinn, Kagiso Ndlovu, and Carrie Kovarik. 2015. “Using TV white space spectrum to practise telemedicine: A promising technology to enhance broadband internet connectivity within healthcare facilities in rural regions of developing countries.” Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633x15595324.
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- DOI
- 10.1177/1357633x15595324
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- Botswana
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- broadband-and-digital, rural-healthcare
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- 2026-04-28