Extending the lifetime of all smartphones in the world by just one year has the potential to save up to

tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually by 2030

5G network development: A ticket to net zero? When it comes to enhancing sustainability, managing energy use will need to be even more central to network design for future generations of mobile technology.“ We back full fibre broadband as a solution, but it’ s not everything,” Abby explains.“ Having 5G fill in the gaps is crucial, though as you go up the radio frequency, the signal doesn’ t travel as far. You need many repeaters, so while 5G is excellent where you have a mast nearby, its effectiveness diminishes with distance. mobile-magazine. com 151