ABC Systems integrates cell site at Mt Everest

MUMBAI, INDIA: In an achievement of its own kind, Mumbai-based ABC Systems has become the first system integrator partner in the country to integrate a cell site for Ericsson at Mount Everest base camp. At 13,500 feet, this is the highest point in the world radiating mobile signals.

An elated Sidhhartha Singh, Proprietor, ABC Systems stated,“We have been associated with Ericsson for the past four or five years now and serve as their authorized service provider in Nepal. We were engaged in setting up mobile towers across Nepal including Kathmandu, since it's one of the preferred tourist destinations. However, integrating a mobile tower at Everest base camp was a challenge in itself and we have become the first system integrator of India to have deployed the project successfully. Until sometime back there was no coverage in the region but now people can stay connected even at that height.”

The project costing around Rs 30 to Rs 35 lakh required the four member team from ABC Systems to carry different logistics and clothes in order to ensure completion of the project. Helicopters were used to reach a certain altitude of base camp, following which the team had to cover the remaining distance by trekking.

“Our team sat idle for around ten days before they could actually set-up the tower. In addition to braving the weather, they worked for two days to ensure smooth technical implementation of the cell site,”added Singh.

Post the deployment of the above project, ABC Systems is now concentrating on implementing 3G services for BSNL in four circles, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar.