Why You Can’t Find Our Phone Charging Stations in Airports

One of the most common requests we get from our customers is: Why aren’t your phone charging stations in airports? Having a low phone battery when you’re about to board a long flight is absolutely dread-inducing, but the reason you’ve never seen a phone charging kiosk at the airport is simple: because lockers are not … Continued

ChargeItSpot: Public Phone Charging, the Safe Way

Security is – and always has been – our top priority. We have designed our entire charging experience to ensure the highest levels of security, making ChargeItSpot The Trusted Charging Solution® since 2011. You may have heard about “juice jacking:” the theft of data from unsecured phone charging providers. By contrast, we’ve constructed our charging … Continued

What is mAh (Milliamp Hours)?

mAh stands for milliamp (or milliampere) hour and it’s a unit that measures (electric) power over time. Milliampere hour can be spelled with any of the following symbols; mA⋅h, mA h, or simply mAh. For a more detailed, technical definition, check out the Wikipedia page for ampere hour.  How does mAh affect battery life? Most … Continued

Where to Charge Your Phone in Chicago: A Neighborhood-By-Neighborhood Breakdown

Chicago is home to some of the most Instagram-worthy spots: from Cloud Gate to North Avenue beach. Powering those selfies can necessitate a battery charge-up (or two) during the day. So, whether you’re just visiting the Windy City or you’re a permanent resident, make sure you bookmark this neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown of phone charging stations in … Continued

Where to Charge Your Phone in LA: A Neighborhood-By-Neighborhood Breakdown

It’s no secret that LA is the epicenter of glam and ‘Gram. Whether you call it Hollywood, La La Land, or just the City of Angels, LA is a vibrant city with many diverse neighborhoods and iconic locations just itching for a selfie! If you’re visiting LA or you’re a permanent resident, we’ve got your … Continued

Where to Charge Your Phone in NYC: A Neighborhood-By-Neighborhood Breakdown

Running out of juice when you’re hitting the pavements of New York can be a total nightmare. We need to stay connected 24/7 but power outlets can be hard to come by. Thankfully, there’s ChargeItSpot. We partner with retailers across NYC’s five boroughs to provide free (and secure) phone charging kiosks for power-hungry consumers. Whether … Continued

5 Reasons Why Phone Charging Lockers Are Better Than Floor Stand Stations

Smartphone usage is growing, putting a strain on our device’s batteries. We can now rarely make it through the day without “powering up.” Enter phone charging stations. Companies like ChargeItSpot are making phone charging stations accessible (and free) for power-hungry consumers that find themselves without a power bank. But not all charging stations are alike. … Continued

Our Favorite Charging Kiosk Wrap Designs

At ChargeItSpot, we’ve transformed a mundane in-store amenity – phone charging kiosks – into a powerful, attention-grabbing marketing platform for brands. We’ve previously described how you can use the ChargeItSpot user interface to promote your business, but an often overlooked customization is the kiosk wrap itself. Our charging kiosks can include custom wrap designs with … Continued

Phone Charging: The New Power Economy

“I keep hearing about battery innovation, but it never makes it to my phone.” –  Evan Spiegel (Snapchat Co-Founder) Poor battery life is the Achilles’ heel of every cell phone maker in the world. While our connected devices continue to break new ground in terms of product innovation, design and weight, battery technology has remained … Continued