In one way or another, most people across the globe are ‘addicted’ to online connections and experiences. Whether instantly streaming a movie or downloading a file to a laptop – the slightest delay in connectivity causes frustration.
Fortunately, this isn’t a problem the industry is taking lying down. Telco energy use is reducing as we speak. In fact, three of Europe’s biggest telco operators,, consumed less energy throughout 2021 than they did in 2016. Action is being taken. But these vital carriers can continue furthering their own sustainability efforts without compromising on the needs of ‘connected consumers’. Here are three considerations:Carbon emissions are created from the smallest of tasks, like emailing or searching for something on the web. However, with 4.1 billion people connected to the internet, this small amount of Co2 quickly adds up.