Everest has 5G network

That is, Everest has 5G network! Yes, you read that right, you can really use the 5G network on Mount Everest!
On April 21st, China’s three major telecommunications operators have announced that they have achieved full coverage of 5G networks at the Everest Observation Deck and Everest Base Camp
China Telecom: Unprecedented, Everest under the VR lens for 24 hours!

China Telecom built a 5G base station at Camp No. 1 (5145.3m above sea level) at Everest Base Camp, tested the uplink and downlink rates at 700Mbps and 223Mbps, respectively.

China Mobile: For the first time in the world, China Mobile’s 5G signal will cover the summit of Mount Everest!
China Mobile has newly laid 25 kilometers of optical cables at the altitudes of 5,300 meters, 5,800 meters, and 6,500 meters in Mount Everest, and built and three 4G base stations and five 5G base stations

China Unicom: The Olympic torch illuminated the top of the world, now Unicom 5G covers Everest
China Unicom transferred 4 / 5G equipment to complete the installation, adjustment and network optimization of two 4G base stations and two 5G base stations at Mount Everest Observatory and Camp No. 1.
Through the combination of 5G and cloud network, the three major operators give the 4K high-definition live broadcast, ordinary people can stay in house to enjoy the whole view of the majestic mountain top and watch the sunrise and sunset.
It’s 5G that has truly narrowed the distance between everyone and the mysterious Mount Everest. At the same time, Everest 5G will also provide better network services for future mountaineering and scientific research personnel, provide scientific information support for the development of Everest tourism, and fully show the world the smart future of China’s 5G industry application.
However, Behind the 5G coverage, it is the hard work of the telecom workers. Thinking of Mount Everest at an altitude of 8844.43 meters above sea level, there is no vihicles can be accessible, several tons of optical cables, antennas, auxiliary materials and other construction materials can only be moved to Camp by shoulders or hands, from 5300 meters to 6500m and finish building the 4G/5G base station under harsh environment to realize this. Let us pay tribute to their hard work!