True introduces the e-Waste disposal project, providing convenience for customers and the general public to dispose of old smartphones, mobile phones, accessories, and unused IoT devices at designated locations. This initiative stems from a Statista report indicating that by 2023, there will be 135.5 million connected IoT devices in Thailand, with consumer devices accounting for 39%, industrial sector devices for 13%, smart city devices for 8%, and others.
Statista also forecasts continuous growth in smart home device users in Thailand, currently at approximately 10.8 million users and expected to increase by 73% to 18.7 million users within the next 3 years. Furthermore, a Fortune Business Insights report highlights the fastest-growing IoT market in the Asia-Pacific region, leading to a rapid increase in e-Waste that necessitates proper management.
True provides designated locations for disposing of unused IoT devices, including 154 branches of True Shop, True Sphere, and D-TECH service centers nationwide. Additional drop-off points include the CAT Telecom head office on Phaholyothin 8 (Song Lo), 20 Lotus branches in Bangkok and its suburbs, and 5 True Space branches in various locations.
Moreover, True collaborates with 9 universities in the e-Lab project, such as Chulalongkorn University, Kasetsart University, Thammasat University, and others, to promote responsible e-Waste management.
TLDR: True launches an e-Waste disposal project to facilitate the proper disposal of old IoT devices at various designated locations, spurred by the exponential growth in IoT devices leading to increased e-Waste.
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