What’s better than a network of EV charging lampposts?

It seems a universal constant of human nature these days — if you build something, people will eventually want you to build a version of it that connects to Wi-Fi. Even if it’s just basic public infrastructure.

That’s the result of a new partnership between AT&T and Voltpost, a startup based in New York City that turns ordinary lampposts into electric vehicle chargers. The two companies are teaming up to bring Internet-connected EV charging lampposts to Michigan and the metro Detroit area. Equipping the chargers with an Internet connection will allow Voltpost to know right away if one is offline or facing other issues, improving uptime and reliability.

“Expanding access to EV charging is key to democratizing electric mobility and advancing the transition to renewable energy,” said Voltpost CEO and co-founder Jeffrey Prosserman. “Our collaboration with AT&T enables us to deploy highly connected and convenient EV infrastructure that equips communities with much-needed charging access.”