Climbing Kilimanjaro may seem shorter for Instagram and other screen addicts. Tanzania has just announced that high-speed internet is now available around Mt. Better. it will be at its peak (which reaches an altitude of 5,895m) by the end of the year.
According to the Minister of Information and Communications of Tanzania, Nape Nnawe, special infrastructures have been installed at the height and it is possible to have a bandwidth of up to 3720 meters. “Before the rise [du Kilimandjaro] was a bit dangerous for climbers without internet connectionhe argued during the presentation of this new service, which he described as a “historic” moment, according to AFP.
Stories, messages and tapes
Installing internet isn’t the only upgrade project around Kilimanjaro, where more than 35,000 tourists climb every year. Last week, Tanzania announced its ambitions to build a cable car on the southern slope of the mountain, sparking protests from some local expedition coordinators and conservationists.
While a traditional Internet connection allows access to useful websites (such as weather forecasts) or to contact emergency services, broadband will allow climbers to access social networks and online messaging. It’s enough to post an Instagram story, a message on WhatsApp or even a humorous tape on Tik Tok, all this is growing. Climbers, don’t hesitate to take out your smartphone. scenery and extraordinary landscapes await.
Source: Le Figaro
