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Everest the highest mountain in the world has got its first 3G base station at its summit. Ncell mobile network operator of Nepal has installed this. So the wait is over for Everest's visitors, as they can make calls through standard GSM, 3G-enabled network. Previously they relied only on satellite phones to do so.

Ncell has even tested this by making THE world's highest video call at a height of 17.000 feet. When reporters enquired about the network coverage's reach, Ncell Nepal chief Pasi Koistinen said "the coverage of network will reach up to the peak of Everest".

Sweden based TeliaSonera has planned to invest $100 million to extend coverage to 90 percent of Nepal's population. It is the fifth largest mobile company in Europe and has the controlling and operating stake in Ncell.
Finally Everest is wired up.


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