LinkNYC

Managed by the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) in partnership with its Public Communications Structure franchisee, CityBridge, LinkNYC provides fast and free public Wi-Fi to New Yorkers, small businesses, and visitors. Launched in 2015 to replace public pay telephones, LinkNYC also offers free calling, mobile device charging, and access to 911 and 311 – all at no cost to taxpayers.  

Link5G, the next generation of LinkNYC kiosks, provides all of the amenities that the LinkNYC offers in addition to facilitating the expansion of 5G cellular service and Wi-Fi coverage equitably across the City. 
 

14th Street, Manhattan
Mulberry Street and Bayard Street, Manhattan

Description

LinkNYC

  • 35 inches-length by 11 inches-width by 9 feet 6 inches-height
  • Aluminum and glass shell with LCD advertising displays, a touchscreen for user interface, and integrated LED lighting

Link5G

  • Two types: Link5G and Link5G (with screen). Each structure has a touchscreen for user interface, integrated LED lighting, and is topped with a shroud capable of concealing 5G transmitters. Link5G (with screen) includes LCD advertising displays
  • Link5G: 18.76 inches-length by 18 inches-width by 32 feet-height
  • Link5G (with screen): 28 inches-length by 34 inches-width by 32 feet-height

Siting

LinkNYC

  • Installed citywide to replace payphones and fill existing coverage gaps
  • All LinkNYC kiosks with advertising must be in districts zoned to allow commercial or manufacturing uses
  • A pedestrian clear path of 8 feet or one-half the sidewalk width must be maintained
  • Additional clearance requirements for LinkNYC kiosks are contained in Chapter 6 of Title 67 of the Rules of the City of New York

Link5G

  • When sites are proposed, OTI consults the relevant Borough President, Council Member, Community Board, and Business Improvement District, and posts the sites on Open Data
  • 90% of the new Link5G kiosks will be deployed in The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and above 96th Street in Manhattan
  • May not have more than one Link5G per block and must only be on one side of the street per block
  • At least 18 inches from curb face
  • A pedestrian clear path of 8 feet or one-half the sidewalk width must be maintained

 

For More Information

  • For more information, visit the OTI Website and the CityBridge LinkNYC website
  • Visit NYC Open Data for more information on locations of installed, approved, and proposed sites for Links
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