6 Key Benefits of buying telecommunications products from Carritech
The benefits to your business when buying refurbished access, transport, data networking or core switching
equipment for your telecommunications network are substantial; not only
do you get a product that is comparable with a new part, it also
reduces your environmental impact.
1. Quality Used Telecom Equipment
At Carritech, we only stock and sell network products of the highest possible quality. By sourcing our products from reputable suppliers
from around the globe and testing the network equipment before it is
sold, we ensure that everything we supply meets each of our client’s
high standards.
2. Up to 12 Months warranty
We offer extensive warranties on our network products to
give our customers peace of mind when purchasing used telecom equipment.
3. Significant saving against new
Purchasing new telecommunications products can be
extremely expensive and a substantial cost which can be avoided by
utilising the availability of a telecom reseller such as Carritech. Not
only that, but often legacy equipment will have reached its EOL
(end-of-life) meaning that the manufacturer no longer produces the
products.
4. Continue to support your legacy equipment and networks
Making use of a used telecommunication equipment supplier
means you are able to keep telecommunications parts readily available
to service your existing networks and ensure they are running smoothly
without paying on going, high-cost service fees to a manufacturer.
5. High stock levels meaning generally no lead times
We stock thousands of used telecommunications products
and parts, which are prepared, packaged and secured in advance of our
sales, meaning that on most occasions we are able to ship the same-day
as an order. In general, our customers can expect no lead times on any
of our products.
6. Reduce environmental impact by reuse of refurbished equipment
By purchasing used telecom equipment, you are
significantly lowering your environmental impact. The processes involved
in manufacturing products damages the environment so making use of
network products which have been refurbished and are as good-as-new
means you can have an active role in improving our planets future.
Having been a telecommunications equipment supplier since 2010 and with over 40 years’ combined experience in the industry, we are familiar with what helps clients sell used telecommunications equipment. In this article, you will find some useful hints and tips about why a trade buyer like Carritech might buy your equipment and most importantly, what will increase its value.
The first thing to note is that the market fluctuates. This is dependent on a number of factors, but mainly the availability of products within the market and their resale value.
Another key thing to remember is that even when your equipment is considered old, or of no use to your telecommunications network anymore (perhaps because you are acquiring a new system), it is highly likely that it will be useful to someone else. Manufacturers develop new products all the time, so you can be forgiven for thinking that your equipment is outdated and redundant within the market, but that simply isn’t true. Don’t be afraid to ask the question, even if it doesn’t have any market value, what have you got to lose?
What exactly is it?
Sometimes we will receive enquiries without much information and it can be difficult to value equipment without some key details. We have put together a basic checklist to help a buyer to better understand your products:
Look for the manufacturers name and model number of the system (usually found on the rear of the product on a sticker or label)
Quantity (have a quick count up of the separate parts of your equipment, even if this is an initial estimate)
Take some pictures! (They don’t have to look attractive, but an image will often help to distinguish the condition of the system and the model type. Remember, where possible make sure to open a system cover or door panel to reveal the internal parts, a trained eye can spot things from a photograph immediately)
Don’t forget, buyers know that not everyone is an expert when it comes to telecommunications, often it can be complicated and confusing so if you need any help just ask for a quote to be carried out and let the experts do the work for you.
Favour a buyer that offers to uninstall your equipment for you. There are usually a lot of small parts connected to telecommunications systems and these are vital for resale. Careful handling and packing will ensure your systems aren’t damaged and unsaleable. It may sound obvious, but if you have sold products which have then been damaged during the uninstallation and packing process, the buyer will no doubt ask for a refund on the products.
Finally, if your equipment is damaged or faulty, all is not lost! You can still potentially recycle it, although at Carritech we always prefer to keep products in the market to avoid unnecessary waste; and so where we can we will try and repair equipment to its original state.
If you are looking to sell used telecommunications equipment and you would like it valued, get in touch with Carritech today. Send your equipment details to contact@carritech.com or call us on +44 203 006 1170.
Without an extremely large budget and a long period of time to replace an entire system; operators need to make use of the secondary market to ensure that their legacy telecommunications infrastructure remains operational. This article explains why the telecommunications secondary market is a great advantage when buying equipment for your business.
Telecommunications network infrastructure lasts a very long time, which is great for operators, however this will mean ensuring parts are maintained and replaced whenever necessary. Fortunately, this can be achieved at low cost by making use of the secondary market.
More and more operators are turning to secondary market resellers like Carritech for fast delivery of telecommunications equipment, knowledgeable information and installation procedures, great servicing and support and convenient disassembly of existing networks.
What are the key benefits to purchasing from the telecommunications secondary market with a company like Carritech?
Value: Purchasing used telecommunications equipment is considerably more cost effective than paying out for a total infrastructure change. This is a huge benefit for network operators who have a sudden and urgent need for a system upgrade or part replacement but may not have a substantial maintenance budget to tap in to. Great value means companies are able to purchase surplus parts from the secondary market and store them to prepare for the event of a network fault or need for a system alteration.
Availability: Manufacturer lead times are renowned for being frustrating long. Often it can take over 10 weeks for a built-to-order product to arrive with a buyer. Not only that, but manufactures will typically refresh their product line every 12-24 months and liquidate many of their older products, meaning that equipment quickly becomes redundant to the manufacturer and the availability and quality of product support diminishes as they shift their focus on to what they consider to be their more important products. Secondary market resellers like Carritech can ship products on the same day as an order is placed.
Servicing and product protection: Manufacturers will often tie an operator in to a 2 to 5-year support plan contract, which is integral to the sale. However, Significant warranties are also provided by resellers and equipment is readily taken under existing maintenance agreements where provided. That said, warranties aren’t a major factor in the telecommunications industry as equipment is extremely robust, and should always be fully tested before it is sold, meaning that in the event of a fault being detected it wouldn’t re-enter the marketplace. Due to the nature of telecommunication equipment, if the part is fully functional it will tend to stay that way for a very long time. Plus, they are able to provide a low cost alternative to manufacturers support, by utilising their knowledge of the equipment.
In conclusion, choosing to purchase your telecommunications equipment from a secondary market reseller such as Carritech will save you a significant amount of time and money, and provide you with access to a wealth of industry knowledge at a fraction of the cost.
Unfortunately, many ‘standard economies’ work in a way that mean in order to meet the demands of the people, excessive extraction of the earth’s natural resources takes place and we consume too much and waste too much.
To create products to meet consumer demands, people dig things up, turn them in to ‘stuff’ and when they are finished with or seen as obsolete, they are just thrown back in to landfill or burnt. This outdated model is no good for the environment, our planet or its people. So, what is the alternative?
A Circular Economy
A circular economy ensures that resources are kept in use for as long as possible and that the maximum value is generated for those resources while they are in use. It also means that other products and materials are generated from the resources once it ends each service life.
This economic model means not only that we are actively able to reduce the impact on the environment, but that manufacturers are forced to improve the durability, longevity and flexibility of the core parts of the products they produce.
To summarise, a circular economy reduces waste, drives improved resource productivity, delivers a greater competitive economy and creates new opportunity for growth.
How is a circular economy suited within the telecommunications industry?
Due to its modular structure, telecommunications equipment can be easily modified and upgraded.
No matter how large or small, telecommunications equipment is made up of a combination of parts. These parts are used collectively to operate as a complete operational system. If a piece of telecommunications equipment fails, often it is the result of one, two or a few individual components that have stopped working. These parts can be repaired individually or replaced.
If a piece of telecommunications equipment is surplus to requirements, it can be disassembled in to its individual parts and sold back in to the market.
This repair and replace capability means that telecommunications equipment is perfectly suited to fit within a circular economy.
How do Carritech operate in this way?
We prolong the life of carrier networks by being able to supply and repair telecommunication parts. We continuously purchase equipment, meaning we hold stock of thousands of parts available to purchase and feed back in to the market.
At Carritech, we also operate a fully managed asset recovery service which ensures that our clients are able to recover the maximum value for their unused or obsolete telecommunications equipment. This is achieved through resale, reuse or recycling. You can find out more about the details of our asset management service here.
Any equipment that is not able to be reused by the client or able to be resold back in to the market is recycled as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Our model ensures that recycling is the last resort for any of ours or our clients equipment and we continue to strive for a zero waste target in everything we do.
If you have any surplus telecommunications equipment and are interested in talking to us about our asset management options, then please contact us today.
We have provided a list of our We Purchase FAQs to help you to find the answers you need easily. If we haven’t covered your question in this page, please contact us directly and we will be happy to help answer your query.
What are the main benefits of selling your assets to Carritech?
Maximise the value of excess and obsolete assets whilst minimising costs and liabilities
Generate revenue before the purchase of new equipment
Eliminate warehouse/storage costs for housing equipment that obsolete
Reduce your carbon footprint by reselling into the market and not recycling or making waste of your surplus equipment
Turn your unwanted assets into raw materials, inventory or cash
What type of equipment will Carritech purchase?
Carritech buy and sell all types of new and used telecommunications equipment. This covers multiple product types across a broad spectrum. We will always be happy to discuss the sale of your equipment, so if you are unsure then just give us a call and our team will be happy to advise you. At Carritech, we have an international customer base and are always interested in brand such as Nokia, Siemens, Alcatel-Lucent, , Marconi, Ericsson, , Nortel, Cisco, Juniper, Huawei etc.
What happens if I’m not exactly sure what my equipment is or what it is worth?
It’s not uncommon for our clients to be unsure about exactly what equipment is unwanted, used, preowned, refurbished or redundant. Carritech are able to carry out a full audit on your equipment, reporting on the exact breakdown of value and quantity of your parts, before giving you the opportunity to recall anything that you may need in the future or just decide you want to keep.
Does it matter how much equipment I have available?
Carritech will value all sizes of inventory, as long as there is a resale or recycle value from the parts. We have multiple storage locations and have the capacity to take delivery of individual parts, all the way up to full network de-installations.
How do you work out exactly how much my equipment is worth?
Carrtiech’s systems evaluate the historic and current market demand for telecommunications products using our state of the art database system. Along with our data, we have over 30 years’ experience in the carrier industry and are able to easily identify the chances of resale of individual components. We will always provide fair market, competitive valuations of our client’s equipment.
