Modern healthcare environments depend on reliable mobile performance
Healthcare environments depend on reliable communication between clinical teams, patients and medical systems throughout the facility.
Indoor mobile infrastructure provides 4G and 5G coverage inside hospitals and healthcare buildings, also known as in-building mobile coverage, ensuring reliable mobile performance across wards, treatment areas, corridors and public spaces.
Relevant for:
Asset managers of healthcare campuses
Developers of new healthcare facilities
Owners upgrading existing hospital infrastructure
Hospital operators and healthcare providers
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Clinical communication and coordination
Doctors, nurses and care teams rely on mobile communication to coordinate treatment, consult colleagues and respond quickly to patient needs.
Connected medical devices and monitoring systems
Hospitals increasingly use connected medical devices, sensors and monitoring equipment that depend on reliable connectivity throughout the facility.
Mobile access to patient information
Staff increasingly access electronic health records, imaging results and clinical systems through mobile devices while moving between wards and treatment areas.
Signal challenges in hospital buildings
Hospitals are often constructed with reinforced concrete, shielded imaging rooms and basement infrastructure that significantly reduce external signal penetration.
Emergency and critical communication
Reliable indoor coverage enables staff to communicate instantly across emergency departments, operating theatres and service corridors during critical situations.
Patients and visitors rely on their own mobile devices
Patients and families increasingly use their phones to communicate with relatives, access information and coordinate care during hospital visits.
“In healthcare environments, reliable connectivity supports
both clinical operations and patient safety.”
Protecting the long-term value of healthcare facilities
Healthcare infrastructure is undergoing rapid digital transformation as hospitals adopt connected devices, digital records and data-driven care systems. The global smart hospital market is expected to grow from about $48 billion in 2024 to more than $160 billion by 2034, reflecting major investments in digital healthcare infrastructure.
Nearly 90% of healthcare executives consider digital and AI transformation a strategic priority for their organisations
McKinsey Healthcare Digital Transformation research
Around half of hospital staff now use smartphones as part of their clinical communication workflows, including calls, messaging and coordination of care
NIH research on mobile communication in hospitals
Hospitals are becoming dense environments of connected medical devices, sensors and digital monitoring systems that rely on reliable building-wide connectivity
Shared indoor mobile infrastructure avoids fragmented wireless systems and simplifies long-term technology management across large healthcare campuses.
Energy-efficient digital infrastructure supports sustainability goals in large healthcare facilities with high operational demands.
Embedding resilient digital infrastructure strengthens the long-term functionality, safety and competitiveness of healthcare facilities.
Our future-ready indoor mobile infrastructure for healthcare facilities
Proptivity delivers fully shared indoor small cell infrastructure designed for complex healthcare environments.
A fully digital signal path from operator to user for consistent high performance
Fan-less antennas that operate silently in premium healthcare environments
Compact, minimalistic hardware designed to blend into modern interiors
Up to 80% lower energy use compared to legacy indoor systems
One agreement enabling all mobile operators in the building
Full design, installation and 24/7 operation under one accountable partner
Frequently asked questions about indoor mobile infrastructure in healthcare facilities
Future-proof your healthcare facility
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