CTIA looking to Standardize micro-USB port, 3.5mm jack in US Mobile phones by 2012
Back in June, the European Commission and a significant number of mobile phone manufacturers have agreed to implement a universal charging solution on mobile phones by the year 2010. Now, from the looks of it, it appears that the US will be next to follow.
According to a report by the AFP, the CTIA Wireless Assocation is pushing for the implementation of standardized 3.5mm earphone jacks and micro-USB ports on all mobile phones in the US. They’re hoping that this will gain support over the months and can be implemented as early as February 2012. This will not only help consumers cut back on spending as they can use their old phone chargers with phones from a different manufacturer, but will also greatly reduce electronic wastes that continue to pollute our planet. US FCC chairman Julius Genachowski has likewise expressed his support for this and has even gone on the record by saying:
I strongly support these steps and I look forward to their timely implementation.
With this latest development, it appears that the GSMA’s dream of having a universal charging solution for mobile phones globally is now slowly inching closer to becoming a reality. So, how about you Asia? When will you hop on board this initiative and promote a common charging port for mobile phones in your part of the globe?
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CTIA looking to Standardize micro-USB port, 3.5mm jack in US Mobile phones by 2012