Is free mobile charging and Wi-Fi coming to a street near YOU? BT reveals plan to convert thousands of old phone boxes

BT has announced a major plan to convert thousands of old phone boxes to brand new street hubs.

The modern upgrade will provide free Wi-Fi and charging stations across the UK.

Some 2,000 new Street Hubs set to appear Almost 1,000 hubs already exist across the UK AlamyThe rise of smartphones caused a sharp decline in the need for phone boxes[/caption]

They also allow users to make free calls.

Almost a thousand Street Hub 2 units are already dotted across the...