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If a torch climbs a mountain and no one is there to live blog it, or webcam it, or email home about it; did it really happen?  China Mobile insures all these things are possible thanks to their business office and internet cafe at 17,000 feet above sea level at the base of Mount Qomolangma.  Oddly or fantastically (your choice), users can pay bills, SIM change services and watch free films, in addition to other “new business experiences.” Because after a good climb to base camp, I usually get a hankering for a SIM change and review of my monthly texting charges.

China Mobile aims to support the torch relay teams and journalists communication efforts for the torches trip up the mountain.  China Mobile will not get honors for the first call or text from the top of Everest, though; those props belong to this guy.

I link to the People’s Daily Online below which, in an attempt to let you not forget that China is a communist country:” ...China Mobile has a strict management of Internet lines and accounts.” You’ve been warned, hackers.

Read [People’s Daily Online] Via [C|Net]

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