Questions to Ask When Buying Used Telecom Equipment

When starting your business or looking to grow the existing business, you need up-to-date telecom equipment. If you have outdated telecom equipment at your disposal and want to get rid of them, the best way is to sell used telecom equipment to the right telecom vendor and get the maximum price.

Now, the second part is replacing your old telecom equipment with the one that has the latest technology. You can buy brand new equipment that will cost a lot of money. Instead, you can buy used telecom equipment from a certified vendor.

Just to be profitable you need to ensure that you don’t buy the wrong equipment, and therefore we have compiled a list of FAQs when buying used telecom equipment.

Question 1: Is the telecom equipment authentic?

It is the first thing you need to check before buying used phone equipment. There are chances a seller might try to pass on a defective piece. When buying the equipment online, you need to check the condition of the equipment and get the original documents from the seller to ensure that the device is authentic and not tampered.

Question 2: Does your used telecom equipment have a warranty?

If you buy the used telecom equipment from a reliable supplier, it will come with a warranty. A professional telecom equipment provider will provide a warranty on the used telecom equipment. The length of the warranty varies from vendor to vendor, it can range from 3 months to 5 years.

Question 3: How are the reviews of the telecom service provider?

Checking reviews of the telecom service provider is one of the best ways to judge whether the telecom equipment offered by them is of good quality or not. You can check the reviews on their website. The better and more authentic way is to check the reviews on social media platforms such as Google, Facebook, etc.

Question 4: What’s the return policy?

A big selling point for buying refurbished telecom equipment is saving money. However, if the product does not work, it could cost you a lot of money if there is a bad return policy. Look for a company that stands behind its product. Check out their return policy to see if they allow you to return the item if it doesn’t work correctly.

Summing it up

Keep these tips in mind before buying any used telecom equipment. Do share your experiences and any other questions to know beforehand.

I am Chris Klow, Owner of Telecom Recycle, is a leading IT asset and disposition company specialized in buying and recycling of redundant business telephone systems and handsets.