Telecom Equipment Reuse in 2026: How Operators Extend Hardware Life to Control Procurement Costs

Telecom operators are making equipment repair, refurbishment and reuse a greater part of network procurement as they continue investing in 5G and fiber infrastructure. Recovering usable hardware can reduce replacement purchases, provide spare parts and extract value from equipment removed during modernization. Telecom Equipment Reuse in 2026 Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone, Telefonica and Virgin Media O2 have disclosed programmes covering network assets and customer devices.