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Charge your phone on the street

26.11.2002

Nearplay Systems has begun installing "Charge Me" automatic booths on the streets of London to recharge mobile phones.

For £1, you can charge your phone for 45 minutes of talk time, which will take about 10 minutes. The booths are equipped with sockets for connecting Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Siemens, Sony, Samsung phones, as well as Palm handhelds.

One booth "Charge Me" can simultaneously recharge up to twelve devices.

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