The city is dialing back its outdated pay phones, and replacing them with a 21st century twist.
"Link NYC" is the new digital network that's set to replace the city's current 8,400 pay phones.
The phones will serve as free Wi-Fi hot spots, with a radius of about 150 feet.
The kiosks will also allow New Yorkers to make free phone calls and charge electronic devices.
Officials say the city is looking to add about 10,000 booths across the five boroughs.
The mayor's office says the network will lessen the inequality gap and provide crucial to low-income people.
The city's Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications says the network could be more than 20 times as fast as average home Internet service in the city.
Officials add that a two-hour movie could be downloaded in about 30 seconds.
The private company Citybridge will foot the bill for the project, which is estimated to cost more than $200 million.
They say advertising revenue from the kiosks' digital displays will help cover the costs.