AT&T is rolling out solar-powered mobile charging stations in key spots across New York City.
The AT&T Street Charge Initiative is a pilot program aimed at providing a public convenience. AT&T said the idea arose after last year’s Hurricane Sandy, when many people struggled to charge their devices. The new charging stations are being placed in high-traffic locations and will remain in place throughout the summer and fall.
The pilot program is now available at the following locations:
- Coney Island
- Rockaway Beach
- Brighton Beach
- Manhattan Beach
- Hudson River Park
- Rumsey Playfield in Central Park
- Orchard Beach
- Piers 1 and 5 at Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Union Square Park
- Governor’s Island
To build the solar charging stations, AT&T partnered with Goal Zero and Brooklyn-based design firm Pensa.
The charging stations are also intended to complement AT&T’s Wi-Fi in the Parks program with the City of New York, which is currently providing free Wi-Fi in 28 NYC parks the five boroughs.