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Press Releases

ITU Press Release 22nd October 09: Universal phone charger standard approved

GSMA Press Release 17 February 2009: Mobile Industry Unites to Drive Universal Charging Solution for Mobile Phones

Digital Europe Press Release 29 June 2009: Memorandum of Understanding on harmonization of mobile phones charging solutions

European Commission announcement 29 June 2009: Harmonisation of Chargers for Mobile Telephones 

GSMA Press Release 18 June 2009 : GSMA Takes Top Honours at 2009 Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards

STOP PRESS:

• The GSMA (Universal Charging Solution) has been shortlisted in the Green Award (for Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility) category at the World Communication Awards. The winners will be announced on 25th November 2009.
• T3 magazine has just issued its Tech 100 list, revealing the 100 most influential people in technology. The T3 list of the technology world’s most powerful men and women includes anyone who's been a game-changer in the realm of consumer electronics in the last 12 months. Rob Conway, CEO of the GSMA, came in at number 38 in the list, with his profile highlighting high-profile projects such as the Universal Charging Solution.