Reboxed Partners With Uswitch to Power the UK’s Next Wave of Circular Tech

Reboxed has officially partnered with Uswitch, one of the UK’s most trusted comparison services, to power their refurbished tech and trade-in offering  a milestone moment for circular tech becoming a mainstream retail category.

Uswitch helps millions of people make confident decisions about their bills, devices, and monthly costs. Now, with Reboxed powering their refurbished marketplace and trade-in engine, consumers can access like-new devices for up to 40% less, while unlocking the value in their old devices with trade-in to get cashback off their upgrade.

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Why this matters now

Buying refurbished isn’t about compromise, it's about making a smart, reliable, better-value choice.

Consumers are realising that:

• New phones lose a huge amount of value fast (recent iPhones lose up to 51% in the first year).
  
  
• Like-new or refurbished devices offer the same everyday performance at a fraction of the price.
  
  
• Warranties, quality checks, and strict grading make refurbished a trusted, risk-free option.
  
  
• Trade-in helps people reduce the cost of upgrading by turning old tech into instant value.
  
  

This aligns directly with what we’re seeing in the market:

Research from CCS Insight indicates that 25 % of all smartphones sold in the UK in 2024 were second-hand, over 50 % of consumers now consider a refurbished phone for their next upgrade, and younger buyers are leading the change — 63 % of those aged 16–24 say they would choose a refurbished device.

Survey: Mobile Buying, UK, 2024 (Annual survey of 1,000 consumers in the UK)

Phil Kemish, Reboxed Co-Founder & CEO, on the partnership

“This is a defining moment for circular tech in the UK. Uswitch is one of the most trusted names in helping people make smart decisions about their devices and monthly costs. 

By choosing Reboxed to power their refurbished and trade-in categories, they’re showing that circular upgrades aren’t a second option anymore — they’re simply the smart, mainstream choice.

At Reboxed, we believe great tech shouldn’t cost the earth — in price or in carbon. Working with Uswitch lets us bring that belief to millions of people in a way that combines purpose, passion, and real value.

This partnership sets a new standard for how the UK upgrades and trades in. 

Why Uswitch embracing circular tech is a landmark moment

Uswitch has always helped people make smarter, value driven decisions, from energy to broadband to mobile contracts, saving millions of households time, money, and unnecessary stress. Refurbished tech is now a natural extension of that mission. Their platform reaches people right at the moment they are searching for the best deals and the best ways to upgrade, especially at a time when rising living costs and tighter budgets make value more important than ever. 

They are reinforcing something consumers already know: you do not need brand new to get brilliant tech. And with Reboxed powering their refurbished and trade in categories, Uswitch can offer trusted quality, verified grading, solid warranties, and a seamless circular upgrade journey from start to finish.

Reboxed CAAS: powering the next generation of retail

This partnership showcases Reboxed’s Circularity-as-a-Service™ (CAAS) the infrastructure enabling major retailers to scale into the circular category with zero operational lift.

Matt Thorne - Co-founder Reboxed says

Our platform gives retailers everything they need to offer a truly circular upgrade experience. We provide a fully managed refurbished device marketplace, instant and accurate trade-in valuations, and verified like-new stock through our CAAS supply network. Every device is backed by end-to-end grading, warranty, and tracking systems, while our operational engine handles logistics, repair, and fulfilment behind the scenes. We also deliver carbon reporting and circular impact data, wrapped in a branded, seamless customer journey that feels native to each partner. Retailers plug in once  and instantly unlock the full circular upgrade ecosystem.

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