ZTE deploys 3G stations on Mt. Everest

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Networking vendor ZTE Corporation has deployed eight 3G stations at Mt. Everest National Park, including Mt. Everest base camp 5180 meters above sea level.

ZTE has provided a tailor-made solution for the Mt. Everest project with a strong “green” environmentally conscious focus.

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The micro base-station is based on SDR platform, is a one-piece ground tower and heat-insulating 'diet' shelter are used in the stations, which allow them to be installed quickly without the need for earthwork and foundation construction.

Solar panels were also incorporated in the design to ensure that the station will operate even at temperature as low as minus 30 to 40 degrees centigrade.

“Our total turn-key solution can not only adapt to the limited resources in the field, but also dramatically reduce construction time, to launch the station more than one month ahead of traditional solution,” said Luo Pingfan, President, South Asia, ZTE.