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New York City to use old phone booths to broadcast free public Wi-Fi

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    As opposed to Starbuck with chairs and tables, the city’s campaign is targeted a smartphone and tablet users (or  a laptop user with good balance) who need a little extra connection along their way.
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    You may start “using” public payphones a lot more: Today, New York City officials announced a pilot program to provide free, unlimited WiFi to the public through public payphone kiosks.

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