Behind every instance of someone using their phone in public, is a story of human connection.

We photographed real people in the street on their phone and got the backstory of connection.

The images along with the stories were published to launch the Vodafone Netherlands Instagram channel.

Stories ranged from sick parents to future holiday destinations. They read like a Humans of New York format sponsored by Vodafone.

Below are some of the photos shot by Maaike Koning.