Qualcomm planning healthcare MVNO
As if the U.S. doesn't have enough MVNOs these days, CDMA pioneer Qualcomm plans on launching one with a healthcare focus. The new company, LifeComm, has been designed to have broad customer appeal -- not just for medical professionals -- and was created by Qualcomm and some unnamed partners. It's reportedly set for launch sometime in late 2008, featuring in-phone services that give advice and information on fitness, weight management or reduction, diabetes management and heart health. Past the phone, the MVNO will also offer services for wellness, fitness and even health maintenance. With ESPN Mobile folding not long ago, will such a narrow focus be enough for LifeComm?[Via mocoNews]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Vince Kuraitis @ May 18th 2007 9:41PM
"Health care" is NOT narrow....boomers, elders, caregivers.
Philippe Kahn @ May 20th 2007 7:21AM
Is this being done by Philippe Kahn's new company, Fullpower Technologies, Inc.?
John @ May 21st 2007 5:54PM
You might want to ask Philippe Kahn about that!
These cameraz on mobile phones are making the "phone"
very personal devices that are becoming increasingly suited to use within the care environment.