# PayphoneGo Turns Old Phones Into Digital Treasures

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-06-11T15:15:00+00:00
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A 19-year-old Aussie student sparked a viral game called PayphoneGo, turning forgotten orange payphones into digital treasure hunts. Players race to be the first to call each phone, earning points and leaving voicemails for others — all while rediscovering their neighborhoods and sparking nostalgia for a simpler, ad-free internet. Despite being relics, these phones still serve vital public functions, with millions of calls made annually — many to emergency services. It’s a quirky, community-driven revival that turns mundane urban objects into shared, retro adventures. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9d126e6df544aa1a

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