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The Last Payphone in NYC Was Removed

The last payphone in New York City was removed yesterday.   It was near the corner of 7th Avenue and 50th Street in Midtown. NYC has been in the process…

NYC Plans To Replace Pay Phones With Wifi Hotspots
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The last payphone in New York City was removed yesterday.

  It was near the corner of 7th Avenue and 50th Street in Midtown.

NYC has been in the process to remove the pay phones since 2015. The phones will be replaced with free Wi-Fi stands and charging stations.