In reply to UKC/UKH News:
I find this somewhat hilarious in a way. Imagine the policy meeting.
Policy maker: 'Let's install broadband wireless on Kilimanjaro basecamp!'
Porter's and medical worker's representatives: 'Oh good idea, that would make organizing medical assistance easier!'
Policy maker: 'Er, no silly... it's for the trekkers to make selfies and directly post them to the 'gram and Tiktok, instead of in a week!'
On a more serious note. I find the ever-increasing connectivity in the mountains to be a blessing and a curse. I am 36 so I grew up connected to the internet from a young age (I am 'born digital', to speak with Galfrey and Passer) but I find myself putting down my phone more and more when I'm at altitude or in nature in general. I don't need that constant stream of short-term dopamine gratification, especially when I'm in my happy place.
But then again, I do find being able to access important information (weather forecast, objective danger situations...) pretty much constantly pretty neat. It's a double-edged sword.