Used Ericsson

The secondary market for used Ericsson telecommunications equipment is experiencing significant growth, driven by the global transition to 5G, which has released large volumes of 4G/LTE hardware into the market. Buyers, including rural operators and private industrial networks, are increasingly leveraging refurbished Ericsson gear to balance performance with cost-efficiency.

Key Market Trends & Insights

* Pricing Dynamics: As Tier-1 operators decommission 4G equipment, supply has surged, leading to a 15-25% price decline for legacy base station models like the RBS 6000 series. However, multi-standard units that are 5G-ready (like certain ERS models) maintain a high resale value of 50-60% of original MSRP Ericsson.

* Sustainability Focus: Ericsson's Product Take-Back Program ensures a 98% recovery rate for end-of-life hardware, while active refurbishment programs support a circular economy by reselling quality-tested units to emerging markets Ericsson.

* Emerging Demand Segments: Beyond traditional carriers, Private LTE networks for mining, logistics, and industrial IoT have become major buyers of refurbished Ericsson base stations and microwave backhaul (MINI-LINK) solutions.

Popular Refurbished Product Categories

* Radio Base Stations: The Ericsson 6000 Series (RBS 6601, 6201) remains a secondary market workhorse due to its modularity. Newer Ericsson Radio System (ERS) units like the Radio 2217, 2219, and 4415 are now entering the market as 5G rollouts accelerate Ericsson.

* Baseband & Processing: High demand exists for Baseband 5216 and 5212 units, which are critical for LTE traffic. Legacy DUS cards (DUS 31/41) are primarily sought for maintenance in regions with active 3G networks.

Detailed product listings and supplier options for these models are available in the attached files.