I knew there would be some negative comments to this news but I don't see anything wrong with having 3G service on Everest. It doesn't harm anyone, does it?

Western society is based on capitalism. If there is a market demand for cell phone coverage on Everest, then why not provide it?

Using the logic that the money could be better spent on providing clean water, well you can make that same logic in every other country. Why is it ok to have cell phone coverage in the US or Europe and not on Everest? If you really believe that, then get rid of your cell phone and donate your monthly phone charges to any number of charities that help provide clean water worldwide.

sjarelkwint wrote:Don't know if anyone will ever be able to use a smartphone on everest; way too small buttons to use with gloves

A Voice Activated iPhone should solve that problem.

sjarelkwint wrote:Don't know if anyone will ever be able to use a smartphone on everest; way too small buttons to use with gloves

I was playing 'angry birds' at Camp 3. Gets toasty in the tents during the day.