…but there are challenges “Fiber is the fundamental to providing the basic connectivity,” says Shrihari Pandit, CEO and founder of Stealth Communications. In this podcast we learn about the connection between telemedicine and fiber and why fiber is so central to the next steps in many aspects of communications. Pandit outlines the role of 5G in the telemedicine movement and discusses the role of fiber. Pandit reviews whether or not 5G is the right path for hospitals and discuses other paths. We also hear about the challenges of putting down fiber in an urban setting, such as New York City and the challenges facing rural communities in achieving the promise of telemedicine. Visit https://stealth.net/