Vodafone has added a ‘Good Grade’ option in its refurbished phone range which claims to offer customers savings of up to £216 over new. Good Grade is described as “excellent working order but some visible signs of use, such as small scratches, dents or marks on the case and screen”. Good Grade devices, include iPhone

Virgin Media O2 has overhauled its O2 refurbished phone Like New programme and is offering savings of up to £439 across a select range of refurbished phones. The network is also offering a limited-time discount of £360 on selected mobiles for all customers, as well as an additional £70 upfront saving on some phones, including

Consumers are still showing significant resistance to buying and using refurbished phones. A YouGov survey of 2,544 adults has revealed that while most people had heard of refurbished phones, only six percent currently own one. Despite the awareness, 70 percent of those who knew about refurbished handsets were unsure which networks provided them. while there

A quarter of devices sold last year refurbished or second-hand models up from 19 per cent in 2021.data from GfK UK’s Tech360 survey reveals. Demand for refurbished mobile phones is up 36 per cent since 2021 according to analysis of GfK UK’s Tech360 survey While the vast majority of consumers chose a new handset, the

Mobile marketplace platform Mozillion has been certified by TikTok Shop as an approved refurbished mobile tech provider.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the highest-rated refurbished mobile phone according to a study by Uswitch.com mobiles which analysed popular mobile phones that have been discontinued in the last two years.

AO is to sell refurbished ‘as new’ mobile phones through its Mobile Phones Direct brand.

Most laptops sold out within the first week of the trial period

The global used device market is set to soar to 413 million units by 2026

The new refurbished range helps promote a circular economy and cut down on electronic waste

Offers include up to £50 off new and refurbished phones

Bastion to administrate complimentary policy included with every phone sale

As more companies enter the UK’s booming market for secondary devices, Northampton-based mobile parts specialist Replace Base has multiple ideas for staying ahead of the game and growing business

Reboxed aims to fight e-waste and rehome 100 million devices by 2030 with its circular economy business model

With refurbished smartphones offering consumers the chance to save money during a difficult financial climate, Aznu general manager Stephen Smith pushes the case for why they shouldn’t be overlooked

Refurbished tech is becoming an increasingly popular choice amongst consumers

With estimates that the level of e-waste outweighed the Great Wall of China in 2021 alone, the growing refurbished sector is pushing to increase awareness among users of the need for behavioural change

Motivations to be more environmentally friendly and the cost of living crisis are key reasons for consumers wanting to buy refurbished

The deal aims to incentivise consumers in going for more sustainable tech

Having launched last October, Nxt2Nu has identified a niche in the increasingly busy and competitive refurbished market, from where it is bidding to change perceptions about second-hand devices

The popularity of refurbished phones has surged, but there is plenty of room to keep on going, says Matt Kennedy, chief commerce officer at giffgaff

Refurbished player Phoenix Cellular is looking to go after larger accounts and multifaceted relationships with customers, after setting out a long-term strategy. We visited the firm in Crewe to find out more

The study revealed that the average age children are gifted their first phone is 10

Reboxed launched boldly right amid the pandemic, in September 2020. Co-founders Phil Kemish and Matt Thorne spoke to us about the past 18 months and how the brand is seeking to grow in the market

Consumers also continue to remain brand loyal when choosing new handsets

The MVNO reported sales of refurbished handsets was up 77pc YoY during Black Friday 2021

Vodafone MVNO VOXI debuts range of refurbished devices and partnership with Cool Earth

All handsets will come as ‘pristine’ with no grading system in place 

Williams boasts more than 20-years of experience across the mobile industry

Apple dominates the refurbished market, with 44pc market share

The occasion was marked by Cannock Chase MP Amanda Milling

The Autograding provides each device with an A to D rating

Industry veteran Whitehead brings over 20-years of mobile industry experience

The industry is unanimous in its view that a universal grading system is needed for refurbished smartphones

Refurbished phones are on the rise, but there’s no industry standard for grading. Should one be set?

Two prominent mobile gadget insurers give their view on the need for grading refurbished smartphones 

As Xcess Trading approaches 10, former star of The Apprentice Debra Barr talks about the firm’s journey

Apple iPhone claimed six out of ten UK spots 

Though 5G phones will take a while to hit the refurbished segment, trade-ups are starting to impact it

According to eBay searches for refurbished products are up 300pc YoY

Exertis MD Tim Griffin is confident the distributor can continue to perform amid ongoing pandemic 

The company has report a boost in sales during the pandemic 

The company is aiming to ‘rehome’ 100 million devices by 2030

Strong demand in consumer products and a surge in second-life handsets helped Exertis post strong first half revenue

The duo behind reboxed want to create a more sustainable second-life smartphone market

Aznu will extend its range beyond Samsung next year

Findings from CCS Insight also shows a trend towards online smartphone purchases

After big changes since its purchase by EcoRenew, the recycler thinks it could hit £100m this year

Refurbished Samsung smartphones will be available from Exertis today (Aug 5)

Announcement comes amid growing refurbished market

While global sales of new devices have stalled, the prospects for recycled devices have soared 

According to new research from Counterpoint the sector is the fastest growing in the industry

Mobile repair company sees biggest ever spike, with an average weekend uplift of 20 per cent during July