The video is a humorous exploration of the state of payphones in Mexico City. The host, who seems to be making a commentary on modern societal changes, visits various payphones throughout the city, testing their functionality and noting their deteriorated conditions.
He finds that many payphones are still in use, but only a few are functional. He expresses surprise when he finds a working payphone, stating it's "as if Luisito Comunica existed in 1995." He also finds payphones that require a Ladatel card for use, a service that he didn't expect to still exist.
The host discusses the high cost of using payphones, noting that a single call costs around 3 Mexican pesos, which he points out is no longer affordable with the advent of cellular telephony and unlimited call plans. He also mentions that many people haven't used a payphone in years, if ever, due to the convenience of mobile phones.
The host expresses frustration over the disinfected speakers in payphones, questioning if they are truly disinfected given the visible dirt and earwax. He also notes the large number of payphones in the city, questioning why they are still in use and occupying valuable street space.
He speculates that the telecommunications companies continue to maintain payphones due to their contracts, and suggests that they could be repurposed as Wi-Fi hotspots, a more useful service in today's digital age. He ends the video by inviting viewers to comment on their thoughts on the issue.
1. The speaker discusses the disinfection process of payphone speakers and questions its effectiveness .
2. The speaker expresses concerns about the hygiene of payphones, noting visible dirt and what appears to be earwax .
3. The speaker initiates a modern take on the "Provincial in the City" series, focusing on the prevalence and functionality of payphones in the city .
4. Payphones are described as "useless" and "garbage dumps" due to their non-functionality and lack of use .
5. The speaker shares a curious fact, noting that there are more than 51,000 payphones in the city, with over 80% belonging to the telephone company Telmex .
6. The speaker discusses the history of payphones in the city, noting that Telmex was committed to installing two payphones for every thousand inhabitants during the 1990s .
7. The speaker questions the continued existence of payphones, suggesting that they are used primarily as advertising spaces .
8. The speaker shares that they found a working payphone and successfully made a call .
9. The speaker notes that the call cost 8 pesos, which they find excessive compared to unlimited call plans offered by mobile carriers .
10. The speaker mentions that New York City has removed all payphones from its streets and plans to display them in a museum .
11. The speaker asks viewers about their last usage of a payphone, with many respondents admitting to not using them in over a decade .
12. The speaker discovers that payphones still work with a Ladatel card, which costs 30 pesos .
13. The speaker notes that a call to all of Mexico costs approximately 3 pesos, which they find affordable compared to current cellular telephony plans .
14. The speaker suggests that the continued existence of payphones may be due to the fixed telephony companies wanting to maintain their concessions .
15. The speaker expresses skepticism about the removal of payphones due to the time and cost involved .
16. The speaker invites viewers to comment on their thoughts about the prevalence of payphones in cities worldwide and when they last used a payphone .