The Internet is even on Everest

in #technology7 years ago

In the interests of Internet users Everest conquered private communication Ncell. She was the first to set up the equipment for wireless Internet on the world's highest mountain peak in the Himalayas.

"On the slopes of mount Everest to the base camp, climbers (5300 meters above sea level) installed equipment for wireless Internet speed format, said on Friday in Kathmandu, the head of Ncell Pasi Koistinen. — At this altitude, the connection will be carried out faster, it will become more accessible for the population of Nepal, and for climbers — conquerors of Everest. Today, with this peak was obtained by first video signal".

According to Koistinen, equipment his company will allow climbers to freely use the world wide web during their ascent to the main peak of the planet, to send from Everest video clips and chat with your friends over the Internet at cheaper rates than the satellite phone.

Currently telecommunications is only valid on one third of Nepal's territory. The company Ncell, together with Nepalese investors, in 2011, is planning to spend $ 100 million for network expansion of telecommunication services in all regions.

Source: http://mirfactov.com/internet-est-dazhe-na-evereste/

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