Technology
These Cell Towers Run on Solar Power
Spain’s largest wireless carrier is testing battery-powered microwave networks in remote parts of Latin America.
This article is for subscribers only.
Off-the-grid cell towers from Telefónica SA, Spain’s largest telecommunications company, bring internet and cell service to remote areas without wired connections. Half the world’s population remains offline, according to the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
Juan Campillo and César Hernández Perez
Ages: 34 and 33
Head of Internet Para Todos and manager of strategic projects and investments, respectively, both at Telefónica