Beyond Coverage: The opportunity for mobile operators to improve access to energy in Latin America
Case study of the opportunities for using mobile networks to improve access to energy, based on Telefónica Movistar Nicaragua
Abstract
This report provides a case study of the opportunities for using mobile networks to improve access to energy, based on the network of Telefónica Movistar Nicaragua, a subsidiary of the Spanish-based global operator Telefónica. The report finds that there is a potential business case for mobile operators to support access to energy and phone charging services in off-grid communities