Switching to a VoIP phone system like 3CX is proving popular, with the many recognised advantages of VoIP technology. But what happens to your old phones and PBX equipment when it’s surplus to requirements? Sending old telecoms hardware straight to landfill is no longer an option for most organisations, especially those which like to do things in an environmentally-friendly way. Some may balk at taking on a new cloud phone system, if it means the existing phone kit is going to that big old callbox in the sky …and that’s where recycling business telecoms hardware comes in!
5 Major Benefits of Recycled Business Phones
This is a lesser-known but invaluable part of the circular economy and purchasing process, when buying or replacing telecoms equipment. It’s as relevant for a modern VoIP system as it is for a traditional PBX that is now redundant old tech. Specialist telecoms remanufacturing companies will buy your surplus business phone hardware, and recycle it back into the supply chain, while you turn your old telecoms kit into cash.
It’s a win-win situation for all concerned, with five key benefits:
1. Selling your old Phone System and Phones
Why not save your legacy phone system from scrap and make money from it instead? You might look at your telephone equipment and wonder why anybody would ever want those scratchy desk phones, or well-worn headsets, to say nothing of the multi-cable, ancient PBX on the wall. You’d be surprised.
There’s such a vast market for old Telecoms and IT equipment that a handful of remanufacturing companies have made it their business to give used business phone equipment a new lease of life. Make money out of your surplus phone kit and save yourself the hassle of disposal at the same time.
2. Disposing of used Phone Equipment Safely
Unless you are happy to get a fine from your local council, you can’t just throw telecoms equipment away. It needs to be correctly disposed of, in order to comply with WEEE regulations. Choose a reputable telecoms refurb company and ask them to arrange disposal for you instead. Offload the paperwork and legal side to a supplier that can put it to better use than landfill.
There’s also the wider issue of electronic, or e-waste – a global concern. The United Nations estimates that we commit around 50 million tonnes of e-waste to landfill every year, resulting in yet more electronic goods having to be produced. It’s another reason there’s been a growth in demand for refurbished alternatives.
3. Buying Refurbished VoIP Phone Equipment
Just because you’ve moved to a VoIP system, it doesn’t necessarily mean all the hardware has to be replaced with new. Check first if you have compatible IP phones, and if they’re working, all well and good. If they aren’t then you can probably get them repaired.
If they can’t be repaired, then consider replacing them with refurbished telephone equipment, instead of outright new. Your state-of-the-art VoIP communications platform will work just fine with remanufactured phone handsets and headsets, saving you perhaps 80% on the cost of buying new.
Many public sector organisations, like local government bodies, the NHS, schools, universities and colleges, have already made buying refurbished phones a select part of their procurement strategy. Dramatically cutting their ICT expenditure and making budget available for other investment.
The good news is that high quality refurb tech is virtually indistinguishable from new. State-of-the-art remanufacturing facilities, like those at Comms Warehouse, feature highly-controlled production lines. Ensuring that refurb kit is quality-controlled and tested to at least the same rigorous levels as new equipment. When choosing a repair or refurb partner, look for the longest and most generous guarantees for a sign of confidence in their work from your chosen supplier.
4. Sustainability in VoIP Telecoms
Choosing refurb kit means we prolong the lifetime of telecoms equipment. It’s not just a simple matter of keeping things like desk phones for a few more years. It’s more about the components which go into making them, the resources that are needed for production, the air miles used to transport them across the world, and yes maybe even the villages or communities that are being damaged in the name of technology.
If we choose to recycle, refurbish or remanufacture used telecoms equipment, we go some way to making the planet better for everybody. We reduce our carbon footprint, preserve our natural resources, and save precious materials for generations to come.
5. Get the VoIP Equipment you need – Today
If you are buying a VoIP system for the first time, you’ll expect it to be up and running from the moment it’s switched on. Or if you have a VoIP system already, you’ll be wanting to ensure it’s working to its full capability.
When something does go wrong you can’t always rely on being able to get a brand new replacement straight away. Unfortunately if you search online for spares, you may find that ‘Not in Stock’ and ‘Limited Availability’ messages seem to be the order of the day.
What if you can’t afford to wait? Well, it’s more likely that the item you need is available in refurb form instead (and way cheaper). Top suppliers like Clarion Systems and Comms Warehouse have a plentiful supply of everyday and hard-to-find business phone components and even entire phone systems. Get the item you need right now, and put the worry of a 12-week manufacturer lead time behind you.
Refurbished Telecoms – the Secret is out
It’s not just the buyers at large organisations who are deploying refurbished telecoms equipment. You can too. Choose refurb kit to supplement a new VoIP system, or to replenish an existing one. The savings are massive and the choice is extensive. Performance and reliability are excellent. The very best remanufacturing companies will repair or refurbish to OEM manufacturer standard – it’s almost impossible to tell any difference.
Finding a Great VoIP Supplier
For more than 20 years, Clarion Communications Management has been providing organisations of all sizes with smart, money-saving solutions for their Telecoms and IT. As a Platinum Partner for the award-winning 3CX Phone System, and a leading advocate of a circular economy in Telecoms they offer businesses an all-in-one solution for their telephony.
Clarion will help you dispose your existing hardware, and install a 3CX platform for you instead. Giving you the best advice on your existing equipment, and showing you which can be kept or refurbished to save you even more money. To help offset your carbon footprint further, they offer many green initiatives to their customers, including a tree-planting scheme with used equipment.
April 7, 2023
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