VOICED : France ponders future of phone booths, ou

The video discusses the significant decline in public payphone usage in France due to the rise of mobile phones, leading to a 99% drop in usage. French telecom company Ohone is seeking to change regulations that require towns to maintain public phones. While some argue for their removal due to obsolete infrastructure, others highlight the need for public phones for those without mobile access. France is considering alternative uses for phone booths, inspired by the UK's repurposing of them as public decorations.

What has caused the significant decline in the use of public payphones?

• Introduction of internet calling

• The rise of mobile phones

• Increased cost of using payphones

• Lack of maintenance

What is the current requirement for telecom companies regarding public phones in towns?

• Provide a phone in every household

• Install a phone booth in every town with 1000 people or more

• Offer free mobile phones to residents

• Maintain a phone booth in every city

Why is maintaining public payphones considered challenging?

• High cost of phone calls

• Obsolete infrastructure

• Lack of public interest

• Government restrictions

What is one reason some people still want public payphones to remain?

• They are faster than mobile phones

• They offer better sound quality

• Not everyone can afford a mobile phone

• They are a source of income

What alternative uses for phone booths are being considered?

• Transforming them into vending machines

• Turning them into Wi-Fi hotspots

• Using them as flower pots or garden decorations

• Converting them into mini libraries