Cellular Case Studies

COST SAVINGS

During a 1 Month Period with a US Carrier…
  • 10 Stores
  • 2682 Batteries Tested
  • 1981 Good Batteries Saved (74%)
  • Approximately $30,000 Savings
  • Payback = < 1 month

GENERATING NEW VALUE

During a 2 Month Period with a Canadian Dealer…
  • Tested approximately 12 batteries/day – up to 300 per month
  • Most batteries that were perceived as bad were actually good – problems were with the handset or other
  • $630 in new revenue generated by selling refurbished batteries in first 2 months – no materials cost
  • >$1000 in refurbished battery inventory salvaged from returns
  • Offer 2 and 3 year extended warranties that include one battery swap – testing is expected to reduce the number of batteries supplied