The pay phone as we know it -- small, dingy, and mostly unused -- is about to change.

Mayor Bloomberg and Chief Digital Officer Rachel Haot have announced six finalists in the Reinvent Payphones Design Challenge, a competition to decide the future of the NYC payphone.

The final prototypes revamp the payphone with high-tech features including touch screens, voice command, Wi-Fi and green energy sources. You can check out the designs below, then select your favorite in the city’s online Popular Choice vote. Voting closes March 15.
 

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

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