Brazil is also considering making USB-C chargers mandatory for iPhones

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The Anatel has launched a public consultation on a proposal to make it compulsory for all phones sold in Brazil to have ausb-c charging port.

It's the latest example of lawmakers and regulators using the same charging standard for phones. The EU passed a law on the matter earlier this month and in the US some Democrat politicians are pushing for the same legislation.

Anatel presented a proposal with a similar approach for application in the Brazilian market as a result of the movements in the international market.

The legislation would have the biggest effect on Apple since it is the default charging standard for the iPhone. It has been rumored for a long time that the company is testing a new standard for its products, and it has already adopted it for many of its products.

In documents supporting the public consultation, Anatel said the advantages for making the device compulsory were reducing e-waste and increasing convenience for customers. Higher costs to enforce the regulation and the possibility that the law would discourage companies from developing new, better standards were some of the drawbacks.

EU politicians said the law could be updated as technology improved. The EU's internal market commissioner doesn't think we're setting something in stone for the next 10 years We have a standard that is being developed and we have a dedicated team that will keep an eye on it. We will get better.

The public consultation will last until August 26.