Mount Everest 3G Services are Now in Operation at the Base Camp
Katie Cordrey — November 1, 2010 — Tech
References: reuters & voices.allthingsd
Mount Everest 3G services have been installed at the base camp of the world's tallest mountain, and that could be very good news for climbers who, up until now, have had to rely upon expensive and quirky satellite phones for mobile communication.
Private telecom company Ncell deployed Mount Everest 3G services -- Nepal’s first -- as part of a larger goal to increase mobile phone service delivery to the Nepalese population. At this time, only about one-third of residents have access to wireless telecom services, but Ncell aims to increase that to 90 percent over the next year.
Private telecom company Ncell deployed Mount Everest 3G services -- Nepal’s first -- as part of a larger goal to increase mobile phone service delivery to the Nepalese population. At this time, only about one-third of residents have access to wireless telecom services, but Ncell aims to increase that to 90 percent over the next year.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Communication Services - The installation of 3G services at Mount Everest's base camp opens up opportunities for wireless communication services in remote and challenging environments.
2. Mobile Phone Service Delivery - Ncell's goal of increasing mobile phone service delivery to the Nepalese population presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the telecommunications industry.
3. Improved Connectivity for Climbers - The availability of Mount Everest 3G services provides disruptive innovation potential for the outdoor and adventure industry, enabling improved connectivity for climbers in remote areas.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The deployment of 3G services in challenging environments like Mount Everest's base camp presents disruptive innovation opportunities for telecommunications companies.
2. Wireless Technology - The expansion of mobile phone service delivery in Nepal creates disruptive innovation prospects for companies involved in wireless technology and infrastructure.
3. Outdoor and Adventure - The availability of 3G services at Mount Everest's base camp offers disruptive innovation potential for businesses in the outdoor and adventure industry, allowing for new services and experiences.
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