Mobile phone common charger is launched today

Newsroom 09/02/2011 | 16:02

The European mobile phone common charger was launched today in the presence of European Commission’s Vice-President, Antonio Tajani and Digitaleurope Director General, Bridget Cosgrave.

“The new European common charger is a major achievement for industry that will deliver benefits to millions of European mobile phone users,” said Cosgrave.

The common charger, based on the Micro USB interface, will simplify the life of mobile phone users across Europe since consumers can now safely use a single charger with phones from various suppliers, added Cosgrave.

Fourteen companies have committed research and development resources to deliver a common charger.

“With the launch of this common charger, we can diminish the need for different chargers on the market as consumers will be able to re-use their chargers with future products,” pointed out Cosgrave. “This should help reduce electronic waste in the future and reduce the impact on the environment,” she confirmed.