Surprising places around the world with Wi-Fi

Did you know there is free Wi-Fi available on the summit of Mt. Everest? From the Moon to the North Pole

International Space Station

NASA’s space station has a wireless internet connection that works through two different types of communication links — S-band and Ku-band. S-band is used for critical vehicle telemetry and audio, while non-critical data and video are sent through Ku-band. In January 2010, astronaut TJ Creamer became the first person to tweet from the space station. His update read: "Hello Twitterverse! We r now LIVE tweeting from the International Space Station - the 1st live tweet from Space! :) More soon, send your ?s"

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

To enhance visitor experience at one of the most visited natural attraction in Ireland, free Wi-Fi was installed throughout the cliffs. People can enjoy the breathtaking views of the cliffs and share instantly with friends and family. There is also a free app available for visitors to guide them around.

Summit of Mt. Everest

The world’s tallest mountain became internet-enabled in 2010 when Ncell – Nepalese Telecommunications Company – provided a 3G connection at the base camp. There are Wi-Fi spots along the exhausting climb, up till the last meeting point before the peak. The 3G internet speed was upgraded in June 2013 by Huawei and China Mobile by deploying 4G LTE. In 2017, the Nepalese government also created two free Wi-Fi zones.

Moon

In 2014, scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) were able to beam a Wi-Fi signal to the moon with the help of powerful lasers. The team successfully transmitted data at a rate of 19.44 mbps and downloaded data at a rate of 622 mbps. The research could eventually allow astronauts to transmit data faster from the moon.

North Pole

In 2005, two Moscow-based Intel employees set up a Wi-Fi hotspot near Barneo ice camp, some 49.7 miles (80 kilometers) from the North Pole. They installed a wireless local area network connection, which connects to the internet through an Iridium satellite phone.

Mount Girnar, India

In 2010, Gujarat state’s tallest mountain – at 3,383 feet (1,031 meters) – was equipped with a Wi-Fi network. The system was installed around the walking track.

Kfar Kedem, Israel

The Kfar Kedem theme park in the village of Hoshaya is a biblical attraction, where tourists can experience how people lived in ancient Galilee. Visitors can don robes and headdresses and ride donkeys through the places mentioned in the Old Testament and surf the web at the same time. Some of the donkeys have wireless routers attached to them, providing guests with seamless internet connectivity.

Mount Fuji

In 2015, free Wi-Fi was installed on Japan’s highest mountain. A series of hotspots were made available, protected with a special password. The internet connection is free for the first 72 hours after it’s activated.

Sarahan, India

This small village in the state of Himachal Pradesh didn’t have electricity until 2005. The same year, a 65-foot (20 meters) Wi-Fi tower was installed, giving internet access to about 2,000 people living in the village.

Val d'Isère, France

In December 2016, the Solaise gondola installed 91 cabins with a capacity to hold 10 people each. Along with heated seats that keep you warm, the cabins also had free Wi-Fi so the guests could stay connected during their ski trip.