For those seeking to minimize their capital investment and still deploy dependable, proven telecom solutions, the purchase of refurbished equipment is generally the wisest course of action:

	Refurbished equipment is generally lower in cost and more readily available for immediate shipment than new equipment;
	Refurbished suppliers often operate on a purchase order rather than a long-term contractual basis (which the OEMs typically require), allowing them to immediately serve their customers’ needs;
	Deals often range in size and scope; customers can make smaller purchases to cover emergencies;
	Refurbished suppliers often stock or sell equipment from many manufacturers allowing customers to one-stop shop, rather than have to contract with a multitude of new or used vendors;
	Refurbished suppliers often have the flexibility to provide custom configurations according to the customer's exact specifications, with rapid turnaround.

The goal of the refurbishing process is the restoration of used equipment to like-new condition according to established standards and procedures. This is achieved by:

	Testing each component to verify it meets the original manufacturer's specifications;
	Configuring the equipment according to OEM specifications, or using custom configurations provided by the customer;
	Testing complete systems to verify full operation of the equipment package;
	Tuning and calibration of systems and components for optimum performance according to the customer’s stated requirements;
	Inspecting and replacing defective cosmetic components such as panels, knobs, connectors, screws, etc.;
	Cleaning the equipment;
	Final inspection to ensure above steps completed;
	Packaging according to the most stringent shipping standards to guarantee undamaged delivery to the client’s location.