Electrical engineer Patrick Schlott has refurbished and retrofitted used pay phones that the public can use for free around rural Vermont— internet-enabled and especially helpful where cell service is unavailable. Over 370 calls have been made so far. Retro tech that brings safety where mobile networks fail.
(c) Ambitious Studio Rick Barrett
(c) Ambitious Studio Rick Barrett

Vermont ressuscite les téléphones publics pour reconnecter sa communauté

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L’ingénieur Patrick Schlott a restauré des cabines téléphoniques dans les zones rurales de Vermont. Accès gratuit via Internet, déjà plus de 370 appels passés. Un geste rétro porteur de lien social, de sécurité et de tranquillité d’esprit.

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