Rethinking Circularity in ICT: Innovating for a Circular Transformation

Achieving circularity in the ICT industry is a critical challenge. Despite ambitious goals, progress has not kept up with the growing e-waste crisis. Devices are often used briefly and discarded, with little focus on component reuse. Disruptive innovation is key to transforming this model. Telekom, in collaboration with a consortium, has developed the world’s first DSL router made from repurposed smartphone components. This prototype marks a bold step towards circularity in the ICT industry. Join us to explore its impact, barriers to circularity, and how innovation can accelerate industry-wide change.