International Telecommunication Union says global handset charger will be unified in 2014

Sina Science and technology news June 21 Noon, according to the Chosun Ilbo, the International Telecommunication Union decided that, starting from 2014, the global mobile phone charger will be unified. The South Korean Broadcasting and Communications Commission said 20th that the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a subsidiary of the United Nations, decided to unify its mobile phone charger specifications starting in 2014.　　If the ITU sets standards for frequencies or electrical appliances, it is customary for Member States to comply. At present, the size of the mobile phone charger according to the country and the manufacturer of different, so when the mobile phone needs to recharge, if there is no corresponding charger, can not continue to use.　　Therefore, the purchase of mobile phone, also need to bear the cost of purchasing a charger, travel, when carrying a mobile phone must also bring the charger, very inconvenient. If the charger is to be unified in the near future, even if you buy a new phone, you can continue to use the original charger. The South Korean broadcasting and Communications Commission plans to replace the South Korean charger specification with the ITU standard specification starting from November this year. (Greek)