Choose the right type of connection for you. When optical fibre or ADSL is available, give preference to WiFi rather than 4G/5G, even if you have an unlimited subscription.
For smartphones: although the use of 4G and 5G mobile networks is admittedly very practical, it has a massive impact on the environment. For this reason, whenever possible, connect using Wifi, via fibre optic or ADSL landlines.
For computers: fibre optic networks (where available) remain the best connection. They have less impact on the environment, and also provide the guarantee of faster and more stable Internet!
For TV: it is even possible to do without the Internet thanks to DTT!
10 times
Via a fibre-optic or ADSL landline, data has 10 times less impact on the environment than via 4G/5G.
Source : Etude
Evaluation Impact environnemental réseaux fixes et mobiles [“Environmental Impact Assessment of landline and mobile networks”], ADEME, 2024
A NUDGE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Downloading videos and indeed music via Wi-Fi and fibre-optic landline instead of streaming makes it possible to save bandwidth, reduce energy consumption by devices and servers and – the icing on the cake – access content even when offline!