Ever travelled to the foot of Mount Everest and cursed not being able to Snapchat the experience? Well, now you will be able to, as its base camp is set to offer free WiFi zones.
站在珠穆朗玛峰山脚下,你是否也曾经因为无法在Snapchat上分享旅游经历而抱怨过?如今你可以了,因为珠峰大本营要提供免费无线区了。
According to the Hindustan Times, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) announced that the technological step is being taken to help facilitate communication and aid rescue efforts.
根据《印度时报》报道,尼泊尔通信管理协会日前宣布,他们正在采取技术手段,以帮助通讯和救援行动的开展。
At a height of 5,360 metres, this will make it the highest location where free Wifi is available. These Wifi trials will be rolled out in both the Lukla-Everest Base Camp area and at Annapurna Base Camp.
无线设备距地面的高度为5360米,从而将成为世界上高度最高的免费无线网络,预计将在尼泊尔珠峰南坡大本营和安纳普尔纳大本营试行。
Located in Nepal, the mountain is a very popular destination for trekkers and mountaineers.
喜马拉雅山位于尼泊尔,是深受背包客和登山运动员欢迎的旅游胜地。
Digambar Jha, chairman of the state-run NTA, said: "We will expand this service in other areas too."
尼泊尔国家电信委员会主席迪甘巴·杰哈表示:“我们也将在其他地区推行这项服务。”
He is hoping that besides easing communication, tourists and other users can send photos, videos and messages that will help boost tourism.
他希望此举除了缓解通讯压力外,也可让游客发送照片﹑视频和信息,从而促进旅游业的发展。