Friday 22 May, 2026
As consumer expectations evolve, circularity is quickly becoming a priority.
Today, devices are kept for longer, sustainability is influencing purchasing decisions, and demand for refurbished phones is growing. In turn, new circular opportunities are being unlocked for operators and manufacturers.
The GSMA’s Mobile Device Circularity Factsheet brings together the latest data on mobile device circularity, highlighting the economic, environmental, and societal opportunities of extending device lifecycles. It aims to align the mobile industry on key fact and figures around device circularity.
