One size fits all - universal phone charger standard approved
28.10.200912:06
Piotr
Geneva, 22 October 2009 - International Telecommunication Union approved an energy-efficient one-charger-fits-all new mobile phone solution. The announcement came as ITU lobbies hard to have the new Universal Charging Solution (UCS), which enables the same charger to be used for all future handsets, regardless of make and model.
Adoption of the decision is not only for the good of users, but it will also lead towards mitigating climate change. The new standard will mean users worldwide will be able to charge their mobiles anywhere from any available charger, while also reducing the energy consumed while charging.
Standardization of the solution within ITU was completed by Study Group 5 - Environment and Climate Change, which the Ministry of Infrastructure actively takes part in.
The UCS standard will be presented during the Climate Conference in Copenhagen, 6-18 December 2009, as a contribution of the ICT industry to the Copenhagen Agreement.
