NOS, one of the largest operators in Portugal along with MEO (Altice Portugal) and Vodafone, is now launching a campaign with the aim of promoting the circular economy. The operator will take back the used smartphones and give you up to €600 in vouchers .
This compensation can be used later by the customer to
purchase a new smartphone through the NOS operator. Also according to the
telecommunications service provider, the entire recovery process will be simple
and practical.
Hand in your old smartphone and
receive a voucher of up to €600 at NOS
More specifically, NOS guarantees that old mobile phones
will be taken back safely and conveniently. To this end, it provides customers
with various means and options to hand over their old phone, obtain
compensation and purchase a new one.
The news was made known this Monday (6). The aim is to
guarantee the reuse or recycling of smartphones and mobile devices. Thus,
contributing to the reduction of waste and preservation of the environment
As mentioned by the operator in Portugal, the new NOS
equipment take-back program is already in place. In a nutshell, it consists of
exchanging old and functional smartphones for a voucher , which could reach 600
€.
This voucher must be immediately redeemed by the customer
when purchasing new equipment in one of NOS' physical stores. The campaign, and
respective conditions, were made known today by NOS through a press release.
Savings for the customer when buying
a new smartphone from the NOS operator
In the operator's words, the recovery represents not only a
saving benefit for customers, but also for the environment. This is because
mobile phones taken back from NOS stores are reconditioned and reintroduced in
the market.
When its reuse is not possible, the equipment goes to
recycling, minimizing the electronic waste produced.
Therefore, NOS once again contributes to the Circular
Economy of old equipment. It should be noted that, at the beginning of the
year, NOS was the first operator in Portugal to provide NOS Guarantees.
It is a range of refurbished smartphones for purchase, but
in perfect condition, with a two-year warranty, at very competitive prices.
The take-back program is part of NOS' global sustainability
strategy. An initiative whose ambition is to be a reference on this front in
Portugal and in the sector. To this end, the operator is committed to providing
its customers with a wide range of products and services that are more
responsible from an environmental and social point of view. In fact,
effectively contributing to the transformation of Portuguese society towards
efficiency and carbon neutrality.
They can estimate how much the old
smartphone is worth at NOS
Through NOS' dedicated website, it is possible to estimate
how much the smartphone may be worth for repossession. They can also see the
effective value indicated in the store, after evaluating the condition of the
equipment.
With this offer, NOS also guarantees a convenient and safe
solution for all customers who want to sell their old mobile phone. The
operator reinforces its commitment to delivering great advantages when
purchasing equipment from NOS.
Equipment can only be taken back at NOS' own stores by the
legal owner of the mobile phone. Likewise, it can only do so in the form of
acquisition on a private basis, and there cannot be any associated service,
rental or loyalty.