A method is disclosed for providing image data to a central unit. In an embodiment, the method includes acquiring image data using a mobile imaging device, the mobile imaging device being a mobile communication device or being connected to a mobile communication device； determining bandwidth information relating to a locally available bandwidth for a radio network or multiple separate radio networks； at least one of selecting a communication location for the mobile communication device based on the bandwidth information determined, and selecting the radio network or multiple separate radio networks based on the bandwidth information determined； and at least one of moving the mobile communication device to the selected communication location selected, and using the radio network or multiple separate radio networks selected to transfer the image data to the central unit.
