What is a “Refurbished” Cell Phone?
Companies that offer refurbished cell phones take advantage of the fact that millions of highly functional cell phones are discarded every year by users looking to trade up for newer phones. Rather than let these phones go to waste, environmentally conscious companies like AT&T are buying these discarded phones, testing and reconditioning them, so that their functionality and appearance is nearly indistinguishable from a new phone. When they have completed this process, they offer the refurbished phones to consumers at a reduced price. What Are the Advantages of Owning a Refurbished Cell Phone? • Price–Some new cell phones cost upwards of $500 for a phone that the consumer may wish to replace in only a few years. Refurbished cell phones are available for less than $100. One can often get an AT&T refurbished cell phone for around half the price of a new cell phone, with the same reliable AT&T Cingular service. • Environmental Soundness–From hybrid cars to aluminum recycling, more and
