The same.

@jstory07 (147636)

Roseburg, Oregon

January 9, 2026 7:04pm CST

I think all plugs that fit into your cell phone should be the same. I think all plugs that fit into your laptop should be the same If you have a charger than it should charge anything that you have. The battery in your cell phone should fit all cell phones. That way if a battery quits working. You can replace it with any battery. If the plug in your cell phone quits working you can buy any plug and it will work. How come everything is not that way.

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@JudyEv (372811)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan

The companies make more money if things are all different sizes.

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Jan

I know but than you have to have so many different plugs.

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@JudyEv (372811)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jan

@jstory07 Exactly but the manufacturers don't care about that.

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@thislittlepennyearns (66601)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

10 Jan

I think its dumb that the new iphones are c chargers like android phones. Why couldnt they of done that YEARS ago. Lol, although the cord that charges my laptop is a c charger so it can charge chris phone, and my tablet and she childs gaming stuff

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Jan

That is good that tne c charger does 3 different devices.

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@luisadannointed (10126)

• Philippines

10 Jan

I think there is ISO, and the reason why things aren't the same because every day they learned new things, invented new things that are better and most effective than the old one. Like the TYPE C charger, it was designed to make plugging in easier, because it works in any orientation—even without looking.

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@luisadannointed (10126)

• Philippines

12 Jan

@jstory07 yes, but they are just thinking of an easy wa,y I guess, for the benefits of us.

@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Jan

New things could use the same plug as the old things.

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@RasmaSandra (94764)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

10 Jan

There are some things we'll never understand, like some of the plugs on my appliances that need to be plugged into a special outlet that has a big hole for that big third something under the regular plug in,

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Jan

Why do they have that on plugs to begin with.

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@RasmaSandra (94764)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11 Jan

@jstory07 I believe it's called a grounding plug,

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@sallypup (68100)

• Centralia, Washington

10 Jan

You hit on one of the aggravations in my life.

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Jan

Yes it just seems so wrong.

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@DianneN (250011)

• United States

29 Jan

Right! I had to order new things for Florida. I thought I had extras, so only brought my smartwatch charger with me. What a pain in the neck and a waste of money! Grrrrrr

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

30 Jan

Having a different plug for each item is a pain in the butt. They should all be the same.

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@DianneN (250011)

• United States

30 Jan

@jstory07 It’s so true. They probably change everything to ear more money for themselves. Darn big business!

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@xstitcher (38159)

• Petaluma, California

10 Jan

"The powers that be" just like to make things complicated. I wish it could be that way, too.

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Jan

It would make things a lot easier.

@LadyDuck (494225)

• Italy

10 Jan

The European Union has mandated that all phones and tablets must use the same USB-C charging port by Autumn 2024 to reduce electronic waste and confusion for consumers.

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Jan

The United States should do the same thing.

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@LadyDuck (494225)

• Italy

11 Jan

@jstory07 - I agree, I have 4 different phones that were produced before 2024 and each one has a different charger. It was ridiculous.

@wolfgirl569 (130329)

• Marion, Ohio

10 Jan

It's to make more money

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Jan

Yes the greed of all companies.

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@just4him (322387)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Jan

I agree. It would make life easier.

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Jan

Yes a whole lot easier.

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@LindaOHio (214982)

• United States

10 Jan

So that they can sell more equipment. If everything matched, you'd only have to buy one of everything.

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Jan

Yes the name of the game is money.

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@LindaOHio (214982)

• United States

11 Jan

@jstory07 That's for sure.

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@dgobucks226 (37428)

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10 Jan

I agree. I've got so many wires and cords now I don't know what fits with what!

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Jan

That is why there should be one plug that fits everything.

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@pitsipeahie (5477)

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10 Jan

I hear you! Life would be so much easier! One charger, one battery type, no more digging through drawers full of random cables. You know what, I really think its all about business, money, profit. These brands wanting control and profit, not convenience. Still, a universal standard would save money, time, and a lot of frustration.

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Jan

That is so true and a lot of money would be saved having to replace different cords.

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@pitsipeahie (5477)

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10 Jan

@jstory07 Exactly!

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@Dreamerby (9968)

• Calcutta, India

10 Jan

Yeah the technology gets me confused sometimes.

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Jan

I think they do that on purpose.

@AmbiePam (113725)

• United States

10 Jan

It sure would be nice if all companies adhered to that idea.

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@jstory07 (147636)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Jan

Yes it would be very nice.

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