TELUS launches trade-in program with customers, environment in mind

Canadian carrier TELUS announced today that effective immediately, customers will be able to visit any of its nearly 700 retail stores and trade in up to three devices for up to $200 in credit. The trade-in policy applies to smartphones, wifi hotspots, and mobile internet keys, and the credit awarded can be applied to new devices or accessories. The trade-in devices must be new enough for the carrier to refurbish; if they are too old, you'll receive a $3 donation to Tree Canada in your name. The trade-in program is open to both new and existing TELUS customers.

The new policy is in direct response to a survey commissioned by the carrier in collaboration with eRecyclingCorps, which found that 54 percent of Canadians want to trade in their phones but do not know how. Conducted on a sample of 1,011 Canadian adults, the survey also showed that 61 percent of those approached have up to five old devices in their homes, and would gladly trade them in for something in return. Environmentally safe recycling was a concern for 82 percent of those surveyed. TELUS' announcement, along with more information about the survey, can be found after the break.

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