Pharmacists,Get Connected: Cellular Broadband for Smartphones

Over the course of its evolution, the personal digital assistant (PDA) has grown from a predominantly offline, referential tool that had to be synchronized to a personal computer for updates to one that is integrated with a cell phone and subsequently yields high-speed global connectivity. This integration provides pharmacists with mobile access to virtually any available information from anywhere. Early uses of smartphones for Internet access were often frustrating due to slow speeds and poor reliability. The end user's experience with cellular broadband has changed dramatically over the last few years. What follows is an exploration of the technology and capabilities underlying PDA and smartphone connectivity.