Success for Everest mobile effort

The BBC reports that British climber Rod Baber has set a world record by making a mobile phone call from the top of Mount Everest.

"In the first call Mr Baber described the view, how cold it was and what he wanted to do when back at base camp; he then rang his wife and children".

Listen to Rod Baber's call.

Previously:

-- Highest mobile call climb begins

-- Everest mobile call effort begins

-- SMS and MMS from the roof of the world

emily | 11:00 AM | News, Buzz |
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