Data usage on smartphones and tablets has grown exponentially. And, as more items are connected to the internet, demand will continue to increase. Meanwhile, Pennsylvanians are relying on their mobile devices not just for calls, but for all means of resources — medicine, healthcare, education, entertainment and more.

As the CFO of Philly health IT startup GlobeHealer, I’ve already seen the benefits high-speed internet access has brought to patients, physicians, hospitals and other parts of the healthcare industry. Tablets and smartphones allow patients to access their medical records anytime, anywhere. They can also easily connect with doctors from all over the world using video conferencing apps and built-in programming.

But those devices are far less useful without readily available mobile data.

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