I remember back in my phreaking days, you were considered a rock star if you were able to steal a pay phone. I also remember writing down several payphone numbe

I remember back in my phreaking days, you were considered a rock star if you were able to steal a pay phone. I also remember writing down several payphone numbers and calling them at all hours to see who would pick up. Its interesting in the article they don't address what the maintenance costs of these were, only they were "obsolete". I do remember being in DT Minneapolis on a first date. Car broke down, cell phone was dead and we had to walk around for about an hour before finding a pay phone and being able to call a cab. It occurred to me at that point that payphones are largely ignored until you need them and you're thankful they're there.