Nepal Earthquake, Ncell Mobile Network Status Update

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Highlights:
• 252 sites down overall network.
• 185 in central region where the most affected population is located
• 140 2G sites are down in the mostly affected areas (Bhaktapur, Dhading, Gorkha, Kabhrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Lamjung, Nuwakot, Ramechhap, Rasuwa, Sindhupalchok)
• No additional sites down on 30/04/15 in West, Mid-West and Far-West regions
• Ncell teams are working with vendor teams on recovery focusing on the highly affected areas
• All hospital coverage has been restored (most of this was achieved in the first two days)
• Mobile site (COW) is being moved today and will be set up at where critical coverage is required- this will be expanded over the coming days

Other information:
• Since the earthquake struck, Ncell has been supporting all rescue teams with SIMS and data connectivity
• They are supporting new reporters with SIMS
• Many news agencies and reporters are broadcasting over the Ncell 3G network
• Ncell team is sending representatives to the ETC meetings daily