# Mobile Powering Lockers These Mobile Charging Lockers are Available to Rent at SXSW By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-charging-lockers References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/cell-phone-charging-lockers-available-to-rent-at-sxsw/) & [mobilecharginglockers](http://www.mobilecharginglockers.com/) These cleverly designed mobile charging lockers are set to be in high demand at this years SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas. The convenient service allows you to charge your phone in a safe place whilst you go about your business. The invention will be a treat for SXSW music festival goers and bloggers who don't want to be left without their phones for a second. This service would certainly come in handy at festivals where camping is included. The beauty is not having to wait around for your device to get powered up again. The South By Southwest festival takes place in Austin, Texas, from March 8 to March 13 and often predicts the next big things in technology and music. The mobile charging lockers are available to pre-order from the company's website before the festival even starts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Charging Lockers:** A trend of mobile charging lockers is emerging as a convenient solution for people to charge their devices on the go. - **Festival Services:** Providing convenient services like mobile charging lockers at festivals is becoming a popular trend to enhance the overall experience for attendees. - **Event Technology:** Integrating innovative technology solutions like mobile charging lockers into events is a growing trend to meet the increasing demand for connected experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can capitalize on the trend of mobile charging lockers by offering this service as a value-added feature for festivals and other events. - **Technology:** The technology industry has the opportunity to develop and market mobile charging lockers as a disruptive innovation for charging devices in public spaces. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of mobile charging lockers to enhance customer experience and provide a valuable service for guests at hotels, resorts, and other establishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Anti-Phone Theft Festival Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-pin.md) - [Next-Generation Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-charging-solutions.md) - [Portable Power Station Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station-hire.md) - [Festival Ev Charging Zones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-zone.md) - [Solar-Powered Smart Parcel Lockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadient-x-series-lockers.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Furniture-Embedded Discreet Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discreet-charging-station.md)