Brazil proposes to make USB-C chargers mandatory for all smartphones
Brazil is considering a regulation to require USB-C chargers for smartphones, aligning with Europe’s similar initiative. Anatel is seeking public input on standardizing charging interfaces to the Type-C standard.
Brazil proposed making USB-C chargers mandatory for all smartphones after the EU and US adopted similar plans. Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has launched an open public consultation for assessing the compliance of the wired charging interface with the USB type C standard in mobile phones.
The proposal is based on a European Parliament’s plan to include requirements for harmonising charging interface based on the USB Type-C standard used by global manufacturers.
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