[danpker]

I wish phone carriers would focus on getting permanent 3G to places less remote and where people live and use phones.

[eru]

Travellers to Mount Everest are well off and in a spending mood.

[danpker]

I suspect the roaming charges at the peak of Mt. Everest are far more profitable than in a city.

[eru]

And it's a PR hit. Would you have commented on HN about GSM reception finally available in random-underserved town?

[danpker]

No, but i'd still prefer the later.