The Seattle Times reports on the demise of public telephones, offering this insight for payphone entrepreneurs of today:
“Still, some payphones have constant use and will serve the public for years to come, said Steve Sandman, general manager for Frontier in Wenatchee. ‘Top locations for a successful payphone? Convenience stores, gas stations and transit areas – anywhere there’s a flow of people who need to talk to other people.’
“Hospitals, correction centers and performance venues are other locations for payphones that – even in the digital era – earn their keep, he said.”