02 July 2024

Nepal Telecom (NT) has expanded its 4G network coverage to key tourist destinations, Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) and Annapurna Base Camp (ABC).

The expanded 4G services will benefit tourists trekking in the Annapurna region, as well as the local people and business community residing in the area.

Additionally, NT has upgraded Deurali, another tourist site near the Annapurna area, from a 2G network to a more advanced high-speed 4G network.

Machhapuchhre Base Camp, located in the Annapurna region of Nepal, serves as a gateway for trekkers heading to Annapurna Base Camp. MBC sits at an elevation of approximately 3,700m above sea level.

Annapurna Base Camp is situated in the Kaski district of western Nepal at an elevation of about 4,130m in the Annapurna Sanctuary, a high glacial basin in the Annapurna range. This is reportedly the first time that 4G service has become available at such a high altitude.