lifestyle-type services , and more . It ’ s all part of this broader end-to-end digital platform that we will deliver through the 5G rollout , and it all works through a smartphone app . To ensure this is best-in-class we ’ re already looking to integrate other innovations , such as AI , integrated voice assistants , chatbots and robotics ”.
As to the implementation , Watson explains that Cellcard ’ s network is pre- 5G enabled , with all 5G testing already being concluded some two years ago . The company is currently working with the government ministries on a test and releasing spectrum that , once completed , will see it “ having built one of the best , most dynamic digital 5G platforms not only in Cambodia , but in the world ”, says Watson .
Cellcard has several sites that it has been running for some time as part of that process . The company recently used its 5G infrastructure to provide an important service as part of Cambodia ’ s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic . In March it announced the Kingdom ’ s first use of 5G for a telemedicine service at four locations across Phnom Penh to help with critically ill patients . The service allowed doctors to use video
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