The base camp at Mount Everest now has 5G coverage, thanks to China Mobile. However, even at 5,364m above sea level (17,598ft), this is not the highest place on Earth that you can get a 5G connection - currently that is the Intermediate Camp at 5,800m. China Mobile celebrated its 20th birthday this month, it became independent on April 20 2000 after the breakup of the state-owned provider. To honor the occasion, the carrier overhauled the 177km transmission line that connects the Base Camp to its main network. This line now powers three 5G base stations and three 4G ones. Eight tons of...
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