[ramenmeal]

Even if this "surgery" took place in California, and the "surgeon" was the UK, and 5G was involved, wouldn't it still via fiber? I feel like I'm missing something with these claims, are they saying they'll use 5g at the nodes, instead of some other wireless tech?

[blitzar]

In the UK they will happily claim it is "Fiber Optic internet" if there is a bit of glass somewhere in the connection, anywhere, including windows on the building.

[supertrope]

Yes. For anything this critical there’s probably multiple fiber connections and a backup on site surgeon.

Telemedicine is still very limited. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/the-most-remote-emer...