# Smartphone Charger Rentals The AnkerBox is an Inexpensive and Convenient Phone Charger Service By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-03-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convenient-phone-charger References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/29/anker-ankerbox/) & [ankerbox](http://ankerbox.com/) This convenient phone charger is a [multi-port box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-6in1-charging-station) you can rent for free for half an hour, or just $1.99 a day. AnkerBox turns phone charging into a service that will likely be more appealing than lugging your charger with you everywhere you go, or a [USB battery pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugreen-2). Instead of always being on the lookout for a free outlet or remembering to charge your external battery, AnkerBox has a new and affordable solution. Similar to a bike-sharing scheme, the convenient phone charger and accompanying app are essentially [high capacity (6700 mAh) battery packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-starship-pro) for rent. Their PowerIQ tech also boosts your phone faster, so a 30 minute session should be more than sufficient to fully recharge your device. The service will be launching their pilot program in April 2016 in Seattle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Phone Charger Rentals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide affordable and convenient phone charger rental services in busy urban areas. - **Portable Battery Packs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-capacity battery packs for rent that incorporate fast-charging technology for smartphones. - **On-demand Charging Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects smartphone users to charging stations available for rent on an on-demand basis. ### Where This Applies - **Shared Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the concept of sharing economy to phone charger rentals, creating a new category of shared mobility. - **Mobile Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate fast-charging technology into portable battery packs to enhance the efficiency of mobile devices. - **Electric Vehicle Charging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage existing electric vehicle charging infrastructure to provide on-demand charging services for smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cubic Mobile Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-3in1-cube.md) - [10-in-One Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-647-charging-station.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Anti-Slip Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-charger.md) - [Easily-Rechargeable Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-522.md) - [Long-Lasting Solar-Ready Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-757-powerhouse.md) - [Petite Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerhouse-521.md) - [High-Performance Micro Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-100w-nano-charger.md) - [Speedy Ultra-Compact Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-3.md)