CTIA Commits to Universal Wireless Phone Chargers - One Charger Fits All by 2012
April 22, 2009 3:16 PM | Interesting | Comments (0)
 During the International WIRELESS 2009 tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, where “smart energy” was one of the themes, CTIA’s Board of Directors adopted the UCS initiative at its April 1st meeting. The wireless industry is actively developing innovative solutions and alternative energy sources to help increase efficiency and sustainability in the mobile environment. |
Former Vice President Al Gore delivered a compelling keynote address to close out the week in Las Vegas, and remarked that wireless technology will be one of the key tools used to help solve the global climate crisis. View clips from Gore’s informative keynote address by visiting http://daily.ctia.org/wireless2009, and watch a brief video on the latest “smart energy” innovations in the wireless world.
The wireless industry is also committed to reusing and recycling mobile devices and accessories. In addition to the independent and ongoing recycling efforts by the major U.S. carrier companies, the industry voluntarily developed a nationwide recycling campaign called “Wireless…The New Recyclable” in 2003. The centerpiece of this public outreach and awareness campaign is an in-store phone take-back program that allows consumers to bring their used wireless devices and accessories to carrier retail outlets for recycling purposes. Consumers can learn more about this program by visiting www.recyclewirelessphones.com.
Before recycling wireless phones, CTIA-The Wireless Association reminds consumers to follow three easy steps:
- Terminate your carrier service.
- Erase contacts and other stored personal information on the mobile phone by utilizing the free Cell Phone Data Eraser at http://wirelessrecycling.com/home/data_eraser.
- Remove your phone’s SIM card, if it has one. Phones that operate on GSM networks use SIM cards. If you are not sure if your phone uses a SIM card or if you need assistance removing your SIM card, contact your wireless provider.
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