Deployment of Low-Latency Satellite Technology for Telemedicine: A Backhaul Solution for Improving Rural Health Care Connectivity in Developing Countries

Our findings suggest that the LEO Starlink satellite technology would provide the most cost-effective backhaul broadband connectivity for real-time telemedicine services, given its low latency needs (20-50 ms), which enable high-quality video calls and remote diagnostics. We recommend using an LEO-based satellite network as the best approach to extend internet services to underserved remote communities due to its low latency and cost-effectiveness in aiding health care delivery in developing countries.