CTIA Wireless Association wants standardized jacks by 2012

4. Fanboys Suck posted on 08 Oct 2009, 19:36 0 0

But they are going so slow about it. This should have been done years ago when SE came out with their Walkman Line. 3.5 Jack Ports are so much easier to deal with than getting an adapter. I am not a proponent of forcing Manufactures to do anything, but I think this is a bit of a different story. Manufacturers shouldn't be forced to do this; they should see this as a necessity because they lose sales by not having this simple jack on their phones. I have not bought certain phones because of this very reason. Call me anal, but it is essential for me to have this without having a ridiculous adapter I have to always worry about. Honestly, Manufacturers should have done this long ago and not waited for an international trade group to almost force the issue. I'm excited for this for sure!

6. jeffcrawford84 posted on 08 Oct 2009, 22:32 0 0

Does anyone know what percentage of The US' carriers' sales is from jack-related accessories? It's probably less than 15%, so if this becomes an enforced industry standard, it will probably reduce their overall profits by 6 or 7%. Maybe less. Now, with the kinds of numbers these carriers crank out, 7% can be allot. But, the elbow room this would give the industry by giving smaller economies a better opportunity to get involved is worth it. I support this standardization. Bite the bullet today for better tomorrows.