A PHONE box in Warrington town centre could be replaced by a digital version in a new plan by BT.

The communications giant is planning to remove the phonebox from Horsemarket Street and replace it with a digital street hub.

Plans have now been submitted to Warrington Borough Council to sanction the move.

It is part of a wider scheme to replace phone boxes across the town with the digital screens, with a number of other locations already identified.

The hubs offer free 999 calls and improved 5G connectivity for visitors to the town centre.

BT head of street James Browne said: "Street Hubs form part of BT’s plan to transform the UK’s streets with a digital communications service designed for the 21st Century.

“I’m really excited that we’re now evolving the service even further with a newly designed Street Hub 2.0 unit which is more sustainable while delivering free public Wi-fi services and improved 4G/5G mobile coverage to local communities.

“The free digital services provided by our Street Hub units can play an important role in helping to revive the UK’s high streets following the pandemic.

“We are working closely with local councils and communities to introduce the new units to more parts of the country, enhancing the UK’s future digital infrastructure and bringing benefits to residents, businesses and tourists alike.”