According to the Hindustan Times, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) divulged that the base camp is set to overture free wi-fi zones. The technological step is being taken to help facilitate communication and aid rescue efforts. At a height of 5360 meters, this will make it the highest topography where free wi-fi is available.
These wi-fi trials will be rolled out in both the Lukla-Everest Base Camp area and the Annapurna Base Camp. Located in Nepal, the mountain is a very popular destination for trekkers and mountaineers. Digambar Jha, chairman of the state-run NTA, said that they will expand the service in other areas too. He is hoping that besides easing communication, tourists and other users can send photos, videos, and messages that will help boost tourism.
Vocabulary:
divulge – announce
overture – an introduction to something more substantial
topography – area; location
trekkers – a traveler who makes a long journey through mountainous country
boost – to increase or improve
True or False:
- The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) disclosed that the base camp is set to overture free wi-fi zones according to the Japan Times.
- The technological step will help facilitate communication and aid rescue efforts.
- The highest topography of available free wi-fi is at a height of 5630 meters.
- Wi-fi trials will be rolled out in both the Lukla-Everest Base Camp area and the Annapurna Base Camp. Located in Nepal, the mountain is a very popular destination for trekkers and mountaineers.
- Digambar Jha is the chairman of the state-run NTA.
Express your opinion:
- What do you think about the new technological step of NTA in Nepal? Please explain your answer.
In what ways can this step boost tourism? Please explain your answer. - In what ways can this step boost tourism? Please explain your answer.
- Can we consider wi-fi as human basic need? Please explain your answer.
- How do you usually utilize your wi-fi when travelling? Please explain your answer.
Defend your argument:
- Faith is like wi-fi, it’s invinsible but it has the power to connect you to what you need.
- We are not the slaves of laziness, we are the slaves of wi-fi. – Zelo
- It’s easier to get free wi-fi than it is to get free water and people act like nothing is wrong with the world.